GIS Technician

TRC Companies • OH-Gahanna, OH

1d • $20 - $24

About The Position

TRC is seeking a GIS Technician. TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• Excellence & Innovation: Committed to sustaining and accelerating TRC’s reputation for quality. Demonstrates personal accountability for the quality of their work and embraces peer review for all external deliverables. Uses established systems/processes appropriately to ensure quality of ongoing work. Delivers excellent results in a timely manner. Where appropriate, develops new and innovative solutions that are actionable, value-adding, and contribute to driving profitable revenue growth. Is open to diverse suggestions/feedback and is committed to continuous improvement.
• Planning & Decision Making: Sets appropriate priorities and effectively manages resource requirements (time, talent, budget, materials). Solves problems and makes sound and timely decisions based on analysis, experience, and good judgment. Makes decisions that support the success of others.
• Teamwork & Communication: Shows ability to actively listen and seeks to understand the viewpoints of others. Keeps others appropriately informed in a timely manner. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and with candor.
• Data Entry/Conversion: Able to convert data from multiple sources and formats (CAD, GIS, GPS, image, text, etc.) to a geospatial format. Able to enter and edit data successfully with minimal errors.
• Cartography and Graphic Design: Able to express data and information graphically, usually through maps.
• Basic GIS Analysis: Able to utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques to address a question or gain useful knowledge.
• Geodatabase Development & Design / Data Models: Able to utilize GIS applications to build a GIS, e.g., data mining, geodatabase design, data conversion, etc. Able to define data requirements needed to support business processes.
• GPS Device/Applications: Able to configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications.

Responsibilities

• Have excellent communication and organizational skills to work as a member of a larger GIS team to complete project tasks.
• Collaborate with GIS staff to ensure that quality and timely GIS support is provided on all projects.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently with supervision from a GIS Manager.
• Manage multiple projects needs concurrently and in a time-sensitive manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency and experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro software.
• General geographic data creation, editing, and analysis.
• Production of figures for a variety of environmental reports.
• Desktop analysis of electric utility, etc. for planning field surveys or agency application submittals.
• Query geographic data for information to be used in reports/proposals.
• Work interactively with data from CAD platforms and other geospatial data sources.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

What This Job Offers

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