GIS Technician
Terracon
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Research, compile, and review spatial data from public and proprietary sources.
- Perform GIS tasks following engineering/environmental design and operating procedures.
- Create project GIS maps and exhibits.
- Document project workflows, data sources, and data limitations.
- Assist in the creation of advanced GIS products and data models.
- Create and configure appropriate tools for field data collection based on project needs.
- Perform field data collection, data transfer, and postprocessing.
- Compile technical project data from various sources, including field notes and engineering plans.
- Scan, georeferenced, and digitize hardcopy plans.
- Develop GIS workflows, databases, and map products.
- Assist in the creation and execution of automated GIS workflows in various development languages.
- Follows safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, engineering, computer science or related field with a minimum 1 year' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' related experience.
- Familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and Extensions, ArcGIS Online and Extensions, and ArcGIS Enterprise is required.
- Familiarity with ESRI Apps (Field Maps, Experience Builder, StoryMaps, Web AppBuilder, Survey123, QuickCapture) is required.
- Experience collecting and manipulating Arrow GNSS and Trimble GPS data.
- Familiarity with relational databases and various programming languages (e.g. Python, C#, XML, JavaScript).
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows based operating systems and products.
- This position will require an in-office presence.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.