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About the Role
Launch your GIS career with a team that is shaping communities across the country. As a GIS Analyst I at Pape-Dawson, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced GIS and engineering professionals on meaningful infrastructure and land development projects that make a lasting impact. This is an ideal role for someone eager to build technical expertise, gain hands-on project experience, and grow within a collaborative, employee-focused organization.
Responsibilities
- Collect, convert, organize, and analyze geospatial data to support a variety of engineering, planning, and infrastructure projects.
- Create high-quality maps, exhibits, and visualizations that help clients make informed decisions.
- Prepare GIS project documentation, metadata, and maintain accurate spatial databases.
- Collaborate with internal project teams and clients to understand project needs and deliver effective GIS solutions.
- Assist with data management, quality control, and GIS workflow improvements.
- Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, software, and best practices while continuously expanding your technical skills.
- Work closely with senior GIS professionals who will provide mentorship and guidance as you develop your expertise.
- Apply established GIS methods while gaining experience solving real-world geospatial challenges.
- May assist in coordinating the work of GIS Technicians and Drafters on project tasks.
Requirements
- 0–3 years of GIS experience through professional, internship, or academic projects.
- Experience using Esri's ArcGIS software suite.
- Familiarity with database management concepts, including SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle.
- Ability to interpret surveys, legal descriptions, construction plans, and aerial/orthophotography.
- Understanding of mapping principles, coordinate systems, projections, and cartographic standards.
- Ability to create accurate maps and other geospatial deliverables.
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and GIS automation is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a desire to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
Skills
- Esri's ArcGIS software suite
- SQL
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Oracle
- Mapping principles
- Coordinate systems
- Projections
- Cartographic standards
- Programming concepts
- GIS automation
Experience Level
- 0-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Cartography, or a related field.
Benefits
- World-class benefits
About the Company
- Pape-Dawson is a leading civil engineering and professional services firm, with a history of delivering award-winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact.
- Our diverse team of experts is passionate about solving complex problems and making a difference in our communities.
- We offer career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence.
- With world-class benefits and a commitment to your overall wellbeing, Pape-Dawson is a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.