Associate GIS Designer

HBK Engineering, LLC•, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Associate GIS Designer at HBK Engineering is a position that works closely with project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing projects. This role involves working with data sets, CAD conversions, map creations, and data management for GIS mapping projects while producing and updating overlay maps to show information boundaries, utility locations, and topographic features. The position provides hands-on experience with GIS technology and mapping systems while offering light mentorship opportunities to junior staff. Working location: Springfield, VA

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate
2+ years of relevant experience
Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
Self-motivated and proactive attitude with good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse teams and stakeholders
Ability to perform outdoor standing and/or walking work every day
Physical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis with minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and take measurements.

Nice To Haves

Formal survey training preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Work closely with project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel on design, modification, analysis, and constructability of projects
Work with data sets, CAD conversions, map creations, and data management for GIS mapping projects
Produce and update overlay maps to show information boundaries, utility locations, and topographic features on various base maps or at different scales
Determine scales, line sizes, and colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps using plotters
Identify and compile database information to create maps in response to client and project requests
Work with aerial photographs to identify topographical features for mapping accuracy
Enter GPS data, legal deeds, field notes, and land survey reports into GIS workstations to transform information into graphic land descriptions such as maps or drawings
Compile and digitize electric utility construction as-builts and other technical documents
Calculate latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, and other information for mapmaking using survey field notes or reference tables
Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making necessary corrections
Perform light mentorship to GIS Technician I staff members
Perform or assist with basic field data collection as needed
Move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways safely for field data collection.