GIS Specialist - Entry Level

7w1 month ago

Barr Engineering Co.

Minneapolis, US · Full-time · $60,000 – $70,000

About this role

Barr is seeking a GIS specialist to join our renewable energy team in our Minneapolis, Minnesota, office. In this hybrid role, you will support renewable energy civil design and geotechnical investigation projects across North America. You will contribute to spatial data analysis, field investigation support, report figure creation, data management, and quality control.

A successful person in this role is detail-oriented, highly organized, and adaptable. They work both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced project environments. They are proactive in identifying GIS best practices and technical solutions for wind, solar, and storage projects.

Work may occur in outdoor or industrial environments with rough terrain, steep slopes, dense vegetation, and active construction sites. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation while coordinating GIS data with AutoCAD and Google Earth.

This position offers the opportunity to complete database entries and queries while supporting web mapping applications. You will ensure accuracy of GIS outputs and communicate best practices to internal and external stakeholders on multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geology, environmental science, geography, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
Experience using Esri ArcGIS Pro for mapping, spatial analysis, and data management.
Experience sourcing and working with geospatial data from public sources.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Perform spatial data analysis using raster and vector datasets and manage, format, and edit datasets to support project needs.
Create maps and report figures using GIS software to effectively communicate project findings.
Provide GIS support for field investigations, including data collection and processing.
Complete database entries and queries and support web mapping applications and GIS platforms.
Coordinate GIS data with other applications such as AutoCAD and Google Earth to support multidisciplinary project needs.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of GIS outputs and identify best practices and technical solutions.