Geospatial Analyst

AECOM•Chicago, IL

2d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Geospatial Analyst to support its U.S. West Planning + Urbanism team. The role develops, analyzes, and manages spatial data and turns analysis into clear project deliverables, including maps, charts, tables, infographics, and written materials. Applicants are expected to have experience with long-range planning and the ability to interpret zoning or development regulations. The position is hybrid and based out of the Chicago or Dallas office. The Geospatial Analyst applies GIS technologies and spatial analysis techniques to planning, design, environmental, infrastructure, and operational projects. Working with project managers, planners, designers, and technical specialists, the analyst transforms complex geospatial information into actionable insights. The position requires demonstrated experience using GIS and geospatial analysis tools, proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and the Esri platform, experience with vector and raster datasets, and the ability to create accurate, professional cartographic products. The minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and four years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. A master’s degree and additional GIS, automation, remote sensing, database, infrastructure-project, or professional certification experience are preferred. The position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline and four years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience using GIS and geospatial analysis tools.
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and the Esri platform.
Experience working with vector and raster geospatial datasets.
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, spatial data structures, and geospatial data management.
Ability to produce accurate, clear, and professional cartographic products.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
Experience with long-range planning and ability to interpret zoning or development regulations are expected.
Ability to attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.
Must not require sponsorship, as the position does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Geographic Information Systems, or a related discipline.
Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, or Dashboards.
Experience with Python, ArcPy, SQL, FME, ModelBuilder, or other GIS automation tools.
Familiarity with QGIS, PostGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other engineering and geospatial software.
Experience with remote sensing, aerial imagery, satellite imagery, LiDAR, or terrain analysis.
Knowledge of spatial databases and enterprise GIS environments.
Experience supporting infrastructure, transportation, environmental, utilities, water, energy, or government projects.
Familiarity with data governance, metadata standards, and GIS quality assurance/quality control practices.
Esri technical certification, GISP certification, or related professional credentials.

Responsibilities

Perform geospatial analysis, data development, mapping, and visualization for multidisciplinary projects.
Create, maintain, and manage vector, raster, imagery, and tabular geospatial datasets.
Develop maps, figures, dashboards, and other geospatial products for reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
Conduct spatial queries, geoprocessing, suitability, proximity, and network analyses, as well as other advanced GIS workflows.
Support spatial data collection, quality assurance, validation, and documentation.
Integrate data from internal and external sources, including GPS/GNSS, CAD, remote sensing, imagery, and enterprise databases.
Use ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related Esri applications to develop and maintain geospatial solutions.
Assist with web GIS applications, dashboards, story maps, field data collection solutions, and enterprise GIS environments.
Automate repeatable GIS processes using Python, ModelBuilder, SQL, or related tools where appropriate.
Maintain metadata, data standards, naming conventions, and quality-control procedures.
Coordinate with technical teams to understand project requirements and recommend appropriate geospatial methodologies.
Support preparation of client deliverables, technical documentation, and project presentations.
Contribute to improving geospatial workflows, tools, and best practices.
Manage priorities, schedules, and quality expectations across multiple projects.
Support planning work involving long-range planning and interpretation of zoning or development regulations.