Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .
Description
The GIS Analyst will join the National Geospatial Practice team in our Infrastructure vertical. He/she/they will be involved on a fulltime basis on an ongoing federal contract with the U.S. Department of Transportation to support their National Pipeline Mapping System program. Responsibilities include hands-on evaluation and manipulation of spatial and attribute information, data conversion, cartographic mapping, data and product quality control, technical solution development, troubleshooting, and a willingness to increase skillsets with training, research, and working with teammates on potentially complex projects.
- Have a strong knowledge of GIS concepts and spatial relationships
- Reconcile results of geospatial analysis and prepare documentation and reports
- Provide reviews and comments on processes, guidelines, and standards in support of the National Geospatial Practice organization.
- Data procurement and quality assurance
- Ability to provide deliverables in a timely manner
- Ability to effectively communicate regarding data needs, priorities, and on support matters
- Have the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Perform task management and guidance
- Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams within Michael Baker International
Professional Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in GIS, Geography, Science, or related field of study is preferred.
- 5-8 years of experience working directly with GIS data, preferably in a consulting environment.
- 5 years of experience with the Esri ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro).
- 1-2 years of experience with Python and Modelbuilder.
- Must be able to demonstrate GIS mapping and analysis skills including, but not limited to cartographic techniques, geoprocessing ToolBox familiarity (3D Analyst Tools, Spatial Analyst Tools, Data Management Tools, etc.).
- The ability to understand client operations and work directly with the client to support their needs.
- Experience creating, editing, and analyzing geospatial data in shapefile and geodatabase formats.
- Experience conducting QC on geospatial data to identify conformity to standards and documenting discrepancies.
- Experience in map creation; work entails using established templates, developing new templates and ad hoc requested maps.
- Experience in trouble-shooting data issues and tool failures.
- Experience in solution development, including best-practice workflow processes.
- Experience in creating and updating instructional and technical documentation.
- Experience providing technical support via email and phone to external stakeholders, ranging from the public to government officials to operators who make data submissions, a plus.
- Experience providing GIS-related support directly to the client / frequent client interaction, a plus.
- Experience with QGIS is a plus.
- Experience using data within an Esri ArcGIS SDE database is a plus.
- Experience using data within a PostgreSQL PostGIS database is a plus.
- Experience using data within a Linear Reference System (LRS) is a plus.
- Must have the ability to work both independently, with limited supervision, and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Ability to travel if a project warrants it.
Compensation
The range for this role is $65,000-$78,000. This will be dependent on the skills of the incoming candidate and geographic location.
THIS POSITION IS 100% REMOTE. Candidate may work from home or work from a nearby company office location.
Candidates within the Washington, D.C. metro area preferred.
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to obtain Public Trust/Moderate level clearance (federal NACI and Michael Baker background investigations).
About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
