GIS Analyst
ENGEO
Date: 6 hours ago
City: San Ramon, California
Contract type: Full time
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled GIS Analyst to join the ENGEO team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive GIS support across a wide range of projects, including site investigations, environmental assessments, remediation efforts, water resources studies, geotechnical analyses, and construction projects. This role involves the creation, management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data to inform critical project decisions and deliver high-quality deliverables to clients. The GIS Analyst will collaborate closely with engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely integration of spatial information into project portals. Strong technical proficiency in GIS software, excellent data management skills, and a solid understanding of geotechnical and environmental concepts are valuable for this role.
Note: This is not a remote position.
“I enjoy working on the GIS team because it gives me the opportunity to learn, build new tools, and apply them to an engaging, fast-paced field.” – Laura MacLean – GIS Manager
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.
What We Do
Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.
NOTE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: ENGEO does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do NOT send resumes to ENGEO employees. Please work through the Human Resources Department.
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled GIS Analyst to join the ENGEO team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive GIS support across a wide range of projects, including site investigations, environmental assessments, remediation efforts, water resources studies, geotechnical analyses, and construction projects. This role involves the creation, management, analysis, and visualization of spatial data to inform critical project decisions and deliver high-quality deliverables to clients. The GIS Analyst will collaborate closely with engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely integration of spatial information into project portals. Strong technical proficiency in GIS software, excellent data management skills, and a solid understanding of geotechnical and environmental concepts are valuable for this role.
Note: This is not a remote position.
“I enjoy working on the GIS team because it gives me the opportunity to learn, build new tools, and apply them to an engaging, fast-paced field.” – Laura MacLean – GIS Manager
Primary Responsibilities
- Designing, creating, and producing high-quality maps and other visual products (e.g., cross-sections, 3D models) that effectively communicate complex spatial information for reports, presentations, and project deliverables.
- Collaborate with the GIS team and project managers to create innovative solutions for visualizing data
- Conduct various spatial analyses to support project objectives. This might include site grading, hydrological modeling, geological feature mapping, and environmental impact assessments
- Collection, organization, standardization, and maintenance of diverse geospatial datasets. This includes managing data from field surveys, aerial imagery, existing databases, and client-provided information
- Development and maintenance of geodatabases, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility for project teams.
- Provide expert GIS support and technical guidance to engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and project managers. This involves collaborating closely on project planning, data interpretation, and problem-solving.
- GIS to CAD interoperability or vice versa while maintaining data integrity
- Stay up to date with the latest GIS technology and make recommendations on improving processes.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams and follows instructions with minimal oversight
- Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Proactive and adaptable to changing project requirements and evolving GIS technologies.
- Adapts to rapidly changing project needs and deadlines while tracking time spent
- Efficient with time and is an innovative problem-solver
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and quality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills: clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences through reports, presentations, and maps.
Required Qualifications:
- 2 to 5 years of professional experience in a GIS role
- Familiar with ESRI software (ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, AGOL, Field Maps, Desktop, and Pro)
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geosciences, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of spatial data concepts, projection systems, data management, and geodatabases
- Solid understanding of geospatial data formats: shapefiles, geodatabases (personal, file, and enterprise), raster datasets, CAD data, KMZ, etc.
- Knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and datum transformations.
- Experience with data conversion, integration, and quality control.
- Experience with graphic design principles for creating clear, effective, and visually appealing maps and exhibits.
- Must be able to legally work within the United States.
- Experience within an environmental, geotechnical, or engineering consulting firm
- Professional GIS certification (e.g., GISP)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD for CAD-GIS integration and data exchange.
- Python experience
- Experience with SQL-based database systems
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k and employer matching
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Vacation, Holiday and Personal PTO
- Vehicle allowance
ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.
What We Do
Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 400+ geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, Washington, Guam, New Zealand, and Australia.
NOTE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: ENGEO does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Please do NOT send resumes to ENGEO employees. Please work through the Human Resources Department.
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