Senior GIS Data Analyst

Geosyntec Consultants
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Geographic Information Systems Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Data Analysis ArcGIS (Software) Databases Data Visualization Database Queries Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Graphics Software Python (Programming Language)
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Microsoft SQL Server Spatial Data Infrastructures SQL Databases Information Technology Vba Programming Language Data Management Web Technologies

Job description

Provide technical leadership and play an important role in developing the skills and expertise of our delivery teams.

  • Compiling, verifying, analyzing, and reporting large and diverse datasets. Application of statistical models for quantitative analysis to support route and site selection studies.
  • Developing comprehensive workflows and metadata to automate compilation of data from multiple sources and serve data to maps, reports and other tools.
  • Designing, developing, and producing data visualization outputs using ArcGIS.
  • Interacting with internal and external providers to coordinate collection and transfer of data to project databases.
  • Collection, manipulation, and analysis of databases and GIS data.
  • Designing GIS projects using ESRI ArcGIS software used to store, visualize, and analyze spatial data.
  • Use and understanding of geographic positioning system (GPS) equipment for data collection.
  • Participation in client-needs analysis; and developing current knowledge of GIS technology and software; and
  • Interacting with internal and external clients to support data management and visualization for electric transmission planning, environmental permitting, environmental engineering, and oil and gas/energy, and geoscience projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or related field. (required)
  • Advanced degree in the same. (preferred), * At least 7 years (8+ preferred) of experience in database technology and GIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and Microsoft Access. (required)
  • Route and site quantitative analysis and evaluation experience. (required)
  • Ability to write complex queries and automate routine processes (e.g., VBA and SQL). Ability to automate processes using scripts (e.g., Python). (preferred)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, including the ability to automate processes.
  • Knowledge of server architecture and web technology. (preferred)
  • Experience with the front-end processes of collecting field data with various GPS units and the process of downloading and compiling the data. (preferred)
  • Understanding and use of Graphic Design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). (preferred)
  • Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. (preferred)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interaction with clients, regulators, and community members at public open house meetings may be required.
  • Field work and overnight travel may be required
  • Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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Benefits & conditions

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

About the company

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

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