Burns & McDonnell · 8 hours ago
Assistant GIS Specialist - Environmental Services (Kansas City)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to assist in developing, updating, analyzing, and managing GIS data for various professional services. The role focuses on GIS analysis, data development, and customer service, working closely with functional teams to deliver GIS data and services to clients.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist with GIS, data, and mapping for the Engineering, and Surveying departments while supporting both internal and external project teams
Assist in producing technical specifications, project approach, cost estimates and schedules
Assist with 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
Assist with digital feature extraction from multiple data sources
Assist in the projections and transformations for project deliverables
Assist GIS system needs and requirements to implement improved work methods
Assist in the creation and updating of new and existing GIS maps and map layers and GPS data edition and representation using ArcGIS in support of field surveys
Assist with GPS data collection and post-processing for high accuracy data specifications
Assist with GIS metadata creation
Assist with the design extensions and add-ins for GIS applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Explorer for in-house use
Assist with land survey records search, ownership data research from various sources
Assist with georeference Raster and Vector data
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or closely related natural science field required or
Associate Degree and 2 years related experience required or
High School Diploma/GED 4 years related GIS experience required
Experience working in ArcPro and AGOL
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
Prior GPS and applicable natural science field experience a plus
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located
Preferred
GIS certification from an accredited university preferred
GISP certification preferred
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-02-03
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