GIS Specialist

About the role

Arcadis is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in the Western U.S. The successful candidate will provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support for environmental permitting, environmental data management, and data collection/analysis. This role will primarily support linear infrastructure projects in California, with additional opportunities to support energy and mining projects throughout the Western U.S. The position will require a candidate to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of resource specialists while managing multiple priorities and concurrent projects to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to provide high quality GIS analysis and deliverables to support planning and permitting for linear utility and mining clients.
• Interact with other GIS professionals, ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Support desktop reviews and environmental permits, maintain data for projects, and prepare project figures.
• Leverage ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro for data management, field data collection support, analysis and visualization via applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps and Experience Builder.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in geography or environmental science, or similar, with a focus in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Demonstrated experience in ESRI products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and Experience Builder.
• Experience with cartography and figure creation.
• Data management skills for both spatial and non-spatial data, including geodatabases, shapefiles, CAD files, KMZs, GPS, spreadsheets, etc.
• Experience with linear infrastructure projects (e.g., utility projects, pipeline projects, etc.).

Benefits

Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. Arcadis also provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits such as wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $49,680 - $82,800 / year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.