What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Professional position at Jacobs?
Your Impact:
Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
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Jacobs is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our team in Bellevue, WA, who will be involved in a wide variety of geospatial projects covering multiple disciplines from water, stormwater, transportation planning, environmental permitting, and more. The successful candidate for this position will play a key role in the creation, collection, processing, and analysis of geospatial data in support of projects under the guidance of senior staff.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and demonstrated skill in critical thinking, judgment, and data analysis, including demonstrated knowledge in the application of geospatial technologies, and specifically Esri ArcGIS Pro/Desktop, ArcGIS Online and Enterprise platforms. The ability to support project teams with database design, figure mapping production, mobile data collection, and online web application development is required.
As a GIS Analyst, you will plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of best practices, techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will demonstrate solid data management/analytical skills, cartographic expertise, and great attention to detail, execute GIS data conversion/editing, GIS map production, spatial database management, and spatial analysis/reporting tasks, assist with standard GIS analysis, mapping techniques, and data collection tools, support experienced team members in larger GIS projects, gaining exposure to advanced techniques and methodologies, assist in documenting workflows and procedures, ensuring clarity and consistency, and actively seeks feedback and participates in training sessions to enhance GIS knowledge and skills. You will get the opportunity to work with a team that demonstrates passion for GIS principals and how they relate to Ecosystem, restoration, civil engineering and transportation infrastructure.
Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and if eligible, a deferred compensation plan, and Executive Deferral Plan. We have an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for eligible full-time exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus.
The base salary range for this position is $82,000 to $143,400. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited College or University in Geography, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience
- At least 3 years of prior experience as a GIS professional in a work environment
- Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong analysis & technical problem solving, and strong organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of GIS principals
Ideally, You’ll Also have:
- Environmental and Transportation experience desirable
- Experience using InDesign, Adobe Illustrator
- Basic understanding and or use of SQL Server Management Studio, SQL code language
- Understand the general principles of database schema design and how different database elements work together
- Experience building data visualization tools and dashboards using platforms like PowerBI or Tableau
- Experience using FME to build and manage automated data or reporting workflows
- Knowledge of Python, Javascript, R, or other programming language
- General familiarity with core project management competencies (ex: define scope, set timelines)
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
Salary : $82,000 - $143,400
