GIS Professional (Entry Level)

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to apply their experience and technical knowledge to a range of projects related to the hydropower industry while collaborating with our team of scientists, regulatory professionals, and engineers. Specific duties for this position may include:

• Develop highquality cartographic products for presentations, reports, and other communications
• Implement effective data management strategies to ensure organized retrieval, tracking, and submission of project data
• Digitize spatial data for analysis, visualization, and mapping
• Prepare clear and comprehensive metadata to document work products
• Conduct assigned QA/QC tasks in alignment with our quality management system
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and peers to support successful project execution

A GIS professional with a Bachelor of Science in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field and at least 2 years’ relevant experience.

Knowledgeable: Experience in GIS methodologies, analytical techniques, principles of data management, and maintaining data accuracy and integrity through quality assurance and quality control processes, with the ability to apply these skills to projects. Experience with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online required, knowledge of open-source technologies such as QGIS, R, and Python is a plus. Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook software. Knowledge of state and federal regulatory processes and the ability to apply this knowledge to projects is preferred but not required.

Experienced: Ability to prioritize and complete several assignments often with tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results with supervision. Ability to work independently on discrete tasks, show flexibility on project teams to complete a diverse range of tasks, and communicate verbally and in written form with staff regarding tasks and expectations. Highly detailoriented, thorough, and committed to routinely checking work for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.

Customer Service Mindset: Demonstrates a proactive customer service mindset by anticipating manager needs, supporting project teams, and ensuring timely communication. Seeks guidance and mentoring from peers and senior employees related to tasks as needed. Owns technical development by seeking projects, relationships, and education that support firm and individual development. Consistently prioritizes responsiveness and effective problem-solving in a consulting environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver’s license.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity. Kleinschmidt offers a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for advancement in a growing, national consulting firm. All applicants must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States. Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and any other classification protected by law.

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an entry-level GIS Professional to provide GIS support on hydropower-related projects in one of the following office locations: Strasburg, PA; Lexington, SC; Redmond, WA; or Portland, OR. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position requires 2-3 days in the office.

Salary: $62,500 - $84,000, based on experience, Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America’s premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you’ll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide candidates with a positive experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is to extend an offer via email.