GIS Specialist Omaha, NE

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Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist II for employment in the Omaha, NE office. The appropriately qualified applicant will use Esri’s ArcGIS suite of products on a wide variety of environmental and engineering projects.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Independently execute and deliver GIS projects of varying scopes and complexity.
• Create, organize, and concisely map GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes.
• Review data for currency, accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Assist field teams with mapping preparation, field data collection/data extraction and other related activities.
• Develop web and mobile GPS/GIS solutions and applications.
• Create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases and metadata to support reports and other project deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain internal and external project documentation, including quality control documentation.
• Work cooperatively with Project Managers, GIS Specialists, and other technical staff on simultaneous project assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS 2 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/ or education.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Valid US Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field.

• Strong communications skills and ability to independently manage workload schedules.
• 1 years of GIS or other relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or other relevant ArcGIS software and an understanding of the ESRI suite of products.
• Technical knowledge of geographic concepts, including coordinate systems, data collection methods, spatial data management, analysis, data visualization and cartographic design.
• AutoCAD experience.
• The position may require fieldwork, and the candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started.