Job Information
AECOM GIS Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Company Description
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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Description
AECOM’s Technology Solutions Department within our Water Business Line is actively seeking a creative, self-motivated, highly talented GIS Specialist to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an established progressive career in GIS and Information Technology. This position will provide technical GIS support and coordination on a wide range of enterprise GIS and digital projects and programs across the region.
Additionally, you will have the ability to assist in managing project tasks and project teams to support ongoing projects and quality control. The ideal candidate will need to thrive in an oftentimes fast-paced environment, have attention to detail, and possess a broad range of GIS skills and QA/QC capabilities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Utilize GIS to produce, display, and analyze spatial information
Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping utilizing GIS data
Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated components
Use concepts, practices and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients
Lead project specific tasks while working closely with project team to meet client deadlines
Maintain an effective and frequent line of communication amongst team members and clients
Data collection, creation, conversion, and editing
Gather and review technical requirements to meet project goals and implement quality assurance procedures
Follow project plans to successfully execute assigned work
Work with the AECOM team lead to ensure quality in all work products
Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards
Maintain strong knowledge in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment
Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
Communicating and collaborating with the project manager and project team lead to understand and document system/solution requirements
Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leads and relevant project teams
Have excellent critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field and 2+ years of progressive GIS analysis and work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in ArcGIS -Esri suite of software including ArcGIS Server, ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, with specific experience programming those products using the Python API for ArcGIS or ArcPy.
Develop tools, scripts and workflows to automate and streamline mapping, data management and geoprocessing tasks
Automation of Geoprocessing tools using Python and familiarity with Microsoft.NET.
Understanding of the fundamentals of Web GIS, Server, ArcGIS client interoperations
Understanding of relational databases and Geodatabase technology.
Strong understanding of spatial data
Geodatabase management experience for data operations, including setup, schema, domains, relationship classes, and topology rules
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong desire to work in a fast-paced team environment
Excellent time management skills
Develop web maps (AGOL, ArcGIS Portal) and Esri field solutions (ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123) for project staff to collect, review project data, and maintain online services
Experience working on environmental/natural resources and water resources projects
Additional Information
Sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation is not available for this position
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $49,000.00 - $65,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10123845
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc