GIS Analyst

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently recruiting for an entry level GIS Analyst to join our Water Resources and Technology Services team. The position supports analysis and mapping on a variety of projects for public and private sector clients, particularly for water resources and environmental sectors.

Your Impact

• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of various water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project teams
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and client needs
• Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field collection, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Perform regular quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with minimal supervision to ensure data integrity
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 0-3 years of GIS experience
• BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Experience in producing high-quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program
• Experience with municipal stormwater management
• Customization of GIS software using Python

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