GIS Analyst
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Your Opportunity
Join our team in our Richmond, VA office as we create new ways to tap into water’s vast potential. Stantec has an immediate need for a GIS Analyst in our Environmental Services group. Stantec is a leader in the consulting industry with a deep bench of both local and national expertise. Our strong GIS development team continues to grow, so it is an exciting time to join us as we continue our success and create more opportunities for our staff’s growth and development. If you have the GIS expertise that we embrace and want to contribute to the industry in an impactful way, join our team!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform data mining and data analysis to guide and support decision-making.
- Perform complex GIS analyses with a variety of data formats including feature services, ArcSDE, shapefiles, Geodatabase, and imagery.
- Assist in development of custom widgets and online applications within the Esri platform.
- Expert utilization of the entire suite of ESRI GIS software including extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, etc.) to perform high-level analysis to support various mapping projects and web-based applications
- Assist in the development of memoranda and/or presentations for training and to communication of project information.
- Conduct peer and quality reviews on all applicable projects.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Skill in geospatial data management and spatial analyses.
- Skill in Python, JavaScript and other GIS programming languages
- Skill in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Access).
- Skill in technical writing and verbal communication.
- Ability to present to small groups on wide range of projects.
- Ability to work in a highly automated design office environment.
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and visitors.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license. Prior to employment with Stantec, the candidate will be required to successfully pass drug/alcohol screening.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science (minimum) in GIS, Environmental Science or other closely related degree required. Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a similar role required, 5 years is preferred. Or,
- Masters Degree and 1 year of prior experience in a similar role required.
- Prior experience in GIS and spatial analyses required.
- ArcGIS Online, including Survey 123 and other App development experience preferred.
- GISP certification preferred.
- Experience supporting MS4 clients preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.