GIS Analyst II

Charlotte, NC, United States

Job Type

Full-time

Description

WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us? OWNERSHIP . As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner-which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work.

Simply put, we're all-in for the success of employees, because when they succeed, we all thrive.

Join our team as a GIS Analyst II in our Charlotte, NC office.

Simply put, we're all-in for the success of employees, because when they succeed, we all thrive.

This is a hybrid position . You must live within a commutable distance to one of our NC office locations.

WithersRavenel is seeking a highly self-motivated GIS Analyst II with the skills and experience necessary to provide geospatial support and solutions for water, sewer, and stormwater utility clients. The candidate will work in a professional environment with a team of engineers and GIS professionals. Candidates should have the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, including those from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Candidates will have a solid understanding of GIS and proficiency editing utilities using ESRI software to deliver high quality results for our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical

Perform a range of GIS tasks at an advanced level, including creating, editing, and managing GIS datasets and creating project-based map layouts on short notice

Perform high level analysis of multiple sources of data via ESRI ArcGIS software suite

Develop geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals

Develop and support web GIS applications using ESRI Web App Builder, Story Maps, Field Maps, Collector, Survey 123

Read and interpret as-built, record, and other engineering documents and make appropriate edits to water, sewer, and stormwater data to include attribute and geometric updates from plans, record drawings, or incorporate data collected in the field

Guide collaboration with team members for consistency in work products including establishing repeatable workflows and QA/QC processes

Perform quality control checks via various GIS-related software such a Data Reviewer

Project and Client Management Participate in project meetings and create subsequent documentation

Assist Project Managers in the budget and schedule management of the technical aspects of projects

Assist in communications with clients per PM direction

Communicate with Project Managers regularly and proactively about project and technical details; communicate any significant technical challenge, deviation from procedures and metrics, or incidents that occurs on projects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 5 or more years of experience in the field of GIS

BA, BS, or AAS in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or GIS related field

Fundamental understanding of water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities or willingness to attend training to learn

Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services to include extensive experience with ESRI software, specifically ESRI ArcGIS Pro v3.x

GIS Application Experience to include Model Builder, Web App Builder, Story Maps, Collector, Field Maps, or Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online Platform or Portal

Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with little direction

Experience with high-accuracy survey grade GPS data collection and post-processing

Knowledge of GIS as it relates to land development, local government, and public works

Actively working towards certifications in GIS related competencies or GISP

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications ESRI Certification

GISP Certification

Experience with CAD products including AutoDesk Map or Civil 3D

Understanding of hydraulic modeling software requirements for data attribution and connectivity

Experience in developing automation within the ArcGIS environment using scripting languages such as Python

Working Conditions

The assignment will require occasional evening and weekend work, infrequent job site visits outdoors, and working in collaborative, fast-paced, and client-driven environment.

Physical Requirements

The assignment may occasionally require repetitive physical tasks (such as operating a computer), standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, extended time travelling in a vehicle, and carrying equipment and materials up to 25 pounds.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience. This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives.