GIS Technician II

at  AECOM

Minimum Requirements

• 0 - 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, or a related discipline are preferred. Demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge, and skills considered

HERE, YOU WILL HAVE FREEDOM TO GROW IN A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a GIS Technician to support client data updates for utilities and land parcels for our Columbia, SC office, this role can be remote. This position Incorporates geographical features with tabular data in order to map, analyze, and assess real-world problems. Provides Geospatial and Data Analysis solutions internally and for external clients.

THIS PERSON WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

You will be providing GIS support services to engineers and environmental scientists working on some of Australia’s’ most interesting projects. Your role will include finding and preparing spatial data, performing descriptive and predictive spatial analysis, automating repetitive tasks, and preparing maps for fieldwork reports & websites.

• Sound knowledge of GIS fundamental concepts, data structures, data formats, coordinate systems, analytical techniques, technologies, and applications
• A commitment to continuous learning
• Experience and strong interest in cartography
• The ability to code. Python preferred, any language considered
• Interest and knowledge of data engineering, data analysis, and data visualization
• Experience using the ESRI suite of products, one or more of ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Collector, Survey123
• Experience using other GIS products highly regarded, such as QGIS, FME, GlobalMapper
• Knowledge of a second discipline highly regarded, such as computer science, information technology, image processing, statistics, machine learning, geography, geoscience, environmental science, planning, engineering, design
• Quick learner, happy to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 0 - 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Tertiary qualifications in GIS, Spatial Science, or a related discipline are preferred. Demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge, and skills considered.

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