WSP USA
Lead Geographic Information Systems Consultant
WSP USA, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84106
WSP USA Lead Geographic Information Systems Consultant Salt Lake City, Utah Apply Now WSP USA is looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Lead Geographic Systems Consultant to support the company’s growing Climate, Resilience & Sustainability Group. See wsp.com/advancingsustainability for a description of our team and capabilities.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.This position could work out of WSP's offices in Ephrata, PA; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Virginia Beach, VA; or Washington, DC. Other WSP office locations may be considered.The selected candidate will provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing geographical and tabular data to illustrate and determine spatial relationships as it pertains to client projects. You will provide support and guidance for multi-site/phase projects by overseeing field investigations, spatial mapping, discovering patterns and trends, and developing mapping applications and tools at the intersection of data analysis, programming, and cartography. Ensure that documentation, mapping, and recommendations accurately portray the results of analyses and address impact and long-term risks on project areas by applying and integrating GIS data and perspective to environmental challenges across a variety of science and planning disciplines. Assist project leadership with overseeing environmental impact assessment, master planning, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.Your ImpactOversee quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, documentation, and analysis of incoming and existing data.Coordinate the modeling and preparation of topographic maps, graphs, and tabular data using aerial photographs, GPS, and other tools and data to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical and geographic sensitivities.Perform professional GIS work and oversee investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information relating to digital mapping, merging topographical data with external data, verifying site conditions and characteristics, and validating and signing off on the authenticity of spatial data.Analyze literature, maps, data, archived records, and other sources of information to identify, visualize, and articulate primary, secondary, and tertiary impacts.Prepare data and visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or remediate physical and geographic site issues on moderate to large-scale projects.Ensure compliance with guidelines and project-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of any data collection, database, documentation, logbooks, and the management of a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.Assist with development and scoping of medium-to large-sized projects.Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.Oversee existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and proficiency with geodatabase design.Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, communities, subcontractors, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future-ready solutions for clients.Actively engage in business development and proposal writing.Remain current in the latest GIS practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in GIS, Environmental or Earth Science, Planning, or a related field.7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in positions where the use of GIS technology was the primary job duty.Advanced proficiency with ESRI’s Arc GIS platform.Experience working with LiDAR elevation datasets.Significant experience using Python programming to automate GIS tasks.Strong analytical skills and prior demonstrated experience with research techniques, modeling data, scanning and digitizing files, and experience maintaining records and databases for assigned projects required.Experience working directly with clients and assisting project managers with administrative tasks.Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing technical reports, mapping efforts, impact evaluations, siting reports, planning scopes, and environmental permit applications for assigned GIS segments/project work.Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and communication software.Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, testing results, data collation, and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree is preferred.Experience or strong familiarity with watershed hydrology concepts, including floodplain dynamics and the science of hydrological modeling.WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $93,600 - $141,200WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.This position could work out of WSP's offices in Ephrata, PA; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; Phoenix, AZ; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; Virginia Beach, VA; or Washington, DC. Other WSP office locations may be considered.The selected candidate will provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing geographical and tabular data to illustrate and determine spatial relationships as it pertains to client projects. You will provide support and guidance for multi-site/phase projects by overseeing field investigations, spatial mapping, discovering patterns and trends, and developing mapping applications and tools at the intersection of data analysis, programming, and cartography. Ensure that documentation, mapping, and recommendations accurately portray the results of analyses and address impact and long-term risks on project areas by applying and integrating GIS data and perspective to environmental challenges across a variety of science and planning disciplines. Assist project leadership with overseeing environmental impact assessment, master planning, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.Your ImpactOversee quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, documentation, and analysis of incoming and existing data.Coordinate the modeling and preparation of topographic maps, graphs, and tabular data using aerial photographs, GPS, and other tools and data to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical and geographic sensitivities.Perform professional GIS work and oversee investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information relating to digital mapping, merging topographical data with external data, verifying site conditions and characteristics, and validating and signing off on the authenticity of spatial data.Analyze literature, maps, data, archived records, and other sources of information to identify, visualize, and articulate primary, secondary, and tertiary impacts.Prepare data and visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or remediate physical and geographic site issues on moderate to large-scale projects.Ensure compliance with guidelines and project-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of any data collection, database, documentation, logbooks, and the management of a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.Assist with development and scoping of medium-to large-sized projects.Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.Oversee existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and proficiency with geodatabase design.Coordinate with regulatory agencies, clients, communities, subcontractors, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future-ready solutions for clients.Actively engage in business development and proposal writing.Remain current in the latest GIS practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in GIS, Environmental or Earth Science, Planning, or a related field.7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in positions where the use of GIS technology was the primary job duty.Advanced proficiency with ESRI’s Arc GIS platform.Experience working with LiDAR elevation datasets.Significant experience using Python programming to automate GIS tasks.Strong analytical skills and prior demonstrated experience with research techniques, modeling data, scanning and digitizing files, and experience maintaining records and databases for assigned projects required.Experience working directly with clients and assisting project managers with administrative tasks.Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing technical reports, mapping efforts, impact evaluations, siting reports, planning scopes, and environmental permit applications for assigned GIS segments/project work.Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and communication software.Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, testing results, data collation, and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Master’s Degree is preferred.Experience or strong familiarity with watershed hydrology concepts, including floodplain dynamics and the science of hydrological modeling.WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $93,600 - $141,200WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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