Job detailsJob TypeFull-timeLocation1905 Aldrich Street, Austin, TX 78723+ Leaflet | OpenStreetMap contributorsIndeed’s salary guideNot provided by employer$66.7K – $84.5K a year is Indeed’s estimated salary for this role in Austin, TX.Report inaccurate salaryFull Job Description
GIS Analyst – ( 2300004W )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Were a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work thats critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and resourceful GIS Analyst to provide technical support to our multidisciplinary team and deliver solutions to our internal and external clients. You will prepare field maps, public meeting exhibits, and graphics for environmental documents which requires accurate quantification and display of data that is critical to our clients success.
In the Gulf region, Stantecs Environmental Services group works with clients primarily in the power, transportation, energy, and infrastructure development sectors. We provide GIS and mapping services to a diversity of projects such as environmental assessments, environmental permitting, Phase I & II site assessments, spills and remediation projects, wildlife and habitat monitoring, and heritage studies.
Your Key Responsibilities

Create maps and perform a wide range of geospatial analyses in support of environmental permitting, environmental field surveys, and construction compliance for a variety of power-related projects, including, but not limited to, high voltage transmission lines, wind and solar energy facilities, transportation infrastructure and oil and gas pipelines
Adhere to established cartographic standards and Quality Assurance / Quality Control processes
Manage a wide variety of project-specific and reference geospatial data in accordance with defined data management standards
Support geospatial field data collection efforts which typically include wetlands, waterways and rare, threatened or endangered species occurrences or habitats
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, and clients

Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proven project management skills, collaboration and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Desktop software and expertise in GIS-related software and technologies
Proficiency with the ArcGIS Online platform (including Survey123, Field Maps, Collector, and Story Maps)
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
Thorough knowledge of cartographic design and the ability to produce high-quality professional maps
Ability to independently perform routine and complex GIS analysis and geo-processing tasks
Familiarity with the geospatial datasets relevant to multi-disciplinary environmental studies that are available from government agencies and other entities
Understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, datums, coordinate geometry and geo-referencing

In addition to the capabilities and credentials above, preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

Experience in environmental consulting
Experience converting design files (MicroStation & CAD) into ArcGIS deliverables
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop or similar software packages
Expertise with database software
Strong commitment to QA/QC procedures
Experience with mobile data collection and high-accuracy GPS receivers
Familiarity with Surface to Grid conversions
Experience with task automation using ModelBuilder, Python, or other GIS scripting languages

Education and Experience
Bachelors or Masters degree in Geography, Planning, Natural Sciences (or a closely related field) or a certificate in GIS
Eight years of experience as a GIS professional
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
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 others talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Primary Location : United States-Texas-Austin
Other Locations : United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Texas-Irving, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City
Organization : BC-2353 EnvSvcs-US Gulf West
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 13, 2023, 2:00:17 PM
Req ID: 2300004W
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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