Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
GIS Specialist - T&D (Southeast Region)
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to develop, update, analyze, and manage GIS data for a variety of professional services. The role involves performing GIS analysis, data maintenance, and preparing data for public safety systems while ensuring strong customer service and teamwork.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Analyze GIS, data, and mapping for the Engineering, and Surveying departments while supporting both internal and external project teams
Produce technical specifications, project approach, cost estimates and schedules
Develop and review GIS mapping and data collection tasks
Utilize various software packages and information from various sources (MS Access databases, MS Excel spreadsheets and documents such as deeds, field notes etc.) to create GIS maps to support field personnel as well as for deliverables
Perform digital feature extraction from multiple data sources
Execute projections and transformations for project deliverables
Support GIS system needs and requirements to implement improved work methods
Create and update new and existing GIS maps and map layers and GPS data edition and representation using ArcGIS in support of field surveys
Collect GPS data and post-processing for high accuracy data specifications
Support GIS metadata creation
Design extensions and add-ins for GIS applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Explorer for in-house use
Perform land survey records search, ownership data research from various sources
Support georeferenced Raster and Vector data
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or closely related natural science field and 3 years of related professional experience Required
Associate Degree and 5 years of related professional experience Required
High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of related professional experience Required
Experience working in ArcPro and AGOL required
Basic GIS skills, including data analysis abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Prior GPS and applicable natural science field experience a plus
GIS certification from an accredited university Preferred
GISP certification Preferred
Experience using ETL tools or building data pipelines – for example FME, Fulcrum, etc Preferred
Strong knowledge in data analytics/PowerBI and dashboarding Preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
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