GIS Specialist I

AECOM•San Diego, CA

9d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM offers a comprehensive suite of subsurface utility engineering (SUE), private utility locating and services to its diverse customer base composed of Engineering, Environmental, Utility, Surveying, and other Construction, and Infrastructure. We are seeking a GIS Specialist I to join our team for projects in California. This is an exciting opportunity to start a career with an internationally-known infrastructure consulting firm.

Requirements

BS Degree + none or AS Degree + 2 years of related experience; or HS Diploma + 4 years of related experience
Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, including map production and spatial analysis
Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and could include occasional overnight travel
Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted
Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions
Daily walking several miles to perform job duties. Frequently across outdoor construction environments with a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise
As a condition of employment, candidate must pass all client required background check(s)

Nice To Haves

Mobile mapping, surveying or construction related experience
SUE and/or private locating experience
Experience with and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance with ASCE 38-02 & 38-22
Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Troubleshooting skills and be willing and able to learn new procedures and technologies

Responsibilities

Will utilize ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ESRI Field Maps to complete map production, spatial analysis, and maintain complex geospatial databases.
Edit and maintain large-scale spatial datasets while ensuring high levels of topological consistency and attribute accuracy.
Will perform end-to-end data lifecycle, from initial field acquisition to office-based QA/QC and final GIS integration.
Utilize Trimble software solutions, including Trimble Access and Trimble TeraFlex for streamlined mobile mapping and data collection.
Will utilize Trimble Mobile Manager for hardware configuration and Trimble Business Center (TBC) for post-processing and data verification.
Will perform a variety of field data collection tasks and assist Senior Technicians in support of Subsurface Utility Investigation activities.
Will set up and operate mapping and surveying equipment; be responsible for inspecting equipment and maintaining project documentation.
Utilize a suite of advanced geophysical equipment (to include Ground Penetrating Radar), observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) all utilities within a requested job scope in accordance with American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 38-02 & 38-22.
Will regularly communicate with field and office staff.
Establish a basic understanding of procedures and company policies to plan and accomplish basic goals.
Adhere to AECOM strict standards for safety and quality.