GIS Analyst I

GIS Analyst Halff • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Halff is seeking New Graduates who will graduate in December 2026 or May 2027 for a GIS Analyst I in the Austin, TX office. The desired candidate would enjoy working on a variety of types of projects with other industry professionals and be both team-oriented and self-motivated. Our culture is built around the team environment and collaboration within a local group to help support growth and work flexibility. A GIS Analyst I collects and compiles geospatial information for various projects. They collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to analyze, validate, interpret, and present geospatial data to support decision-making and project execution. They will create maps and figures from geospatial information in various formats to support projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (New graduates are encouraged to apply)
• Demonstrated experience with latest version of Esri GIS software such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to derive actionable insights from spatial data.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in GIS data management and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Model Builder or Python for workflow automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, concepts, and applications in the engineering consulting industry.
• Proficiency in Esri GIS software, for data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Strong understanding of spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, raster datasets) and ability to work with various data sources.
• Experience with geospatial analysis techniques, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and 3D visualization.
• Familiarity with CAD data integration and conversion between GIS and CAD formats.
• Ability to create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases, including attribute schema design.
• QA/QC implementation and familiarity with topology.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply GIS solutions to engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively present complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level