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At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls and Technolgy (PCT) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior GIS Analyst to work within the National Geospatial Services Practice Team for our client projects throughout the U.S.

Your Impact

• Coordinate and/or participate in the development of enterprise GIS solutions that extend ESRI ArcMap functionality and capabilities.
• Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial and non-spatial data from WSP clientele, its contractors, or resource agencies and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS technology.
• Prepare spatial statistics, conduct spatial analyses, and perform database management. As needed, build models utilizing FME, Python, and/or ModelBuilder to process data and perform complex spatial analysis of GIS data.
• Develop visualization and technical communication strategies to present data and analytical results.
• Design and create computer generated drawings, maps, charts, graphs and illustrations utilizing the Esri ArcGIS 10.x product suite.
• Perform data interoperability and translation functions between CAD programs (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation) and from CAD to GIS while maintaining data fidelity
• Perform quality assurance of GIS data and processes as per the Standards defined.
• Incorporate web mapping services (including WMS and TMS) into desktop and browser-based geospatial applications
• Interface with internal/external web services, porting legacy VB code, utilizing source code repositories, providing developer and end user documentation, phases of the testing process (unit, functional, system, integration, usability and user acceptance), as well as a working knowledge of processes within the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Maintain expertise in existing and emerging GIS-related software and technologies and evaluate their application to enhance Geospatial Services Team offerings.
• Provide support, guidance, and training to WSP clients, subconsultants and other technical staff regarding how spatial data is stored and organized to be used
• Organize and maintaining the design, implementation and day-to-day management of GIS data collected and used by WSP.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Environmental or Social Science, or related field (an advance degree is a plus; see Preferred Qualifications below); candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in GIS development, programming, server administration, or geospatial analysis (or equivalent working knowledge/experience) related to database design and geospatial data management.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with ArcGIS for Server and Server Architecture in a Cloud environment
• Knowledge of and proficiency with multi-user geodatabases and geodatabase design, database replication/versioning techniques and best practices, and ArcGIS desktop client/ArcSDE server interface.
• Knowledge of and proficinecy with ETL tools and data interoperability best practices.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with geographic data management tools, practices, methods, and principles.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with geospatial web application design methods, tools, and development
• Knowledge of and proficiency with the effective use and operation of ArcGIS for Server 10.x and its extensions (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Network Analyst, etc.)
• Knowledge of digitizing techniques, geographic standards, and coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of cartographic design principles.
• Knowledge of raster and vector data creation and editing.
• Knowledge of geo-referencing, geoprocessing, and geocoding techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of design platforms (i.e., Civil 3D Software, InRoads) and 3D corridor/surface models.
• Ability of problem solving between GIS and CAD applications to perform efficient data management and data conversion.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with client staff and project consultants, private contractors, employees, and the general public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is essential along with strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, Land Survey, Transportation or related technical degree.
• Principles and practices of project management, PMP Certification a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Active involvement in professional organizations is desirable.
• Engineering / Construction / Planning / Transportation Experience helpful

Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $92,500 - $140,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: SACRAMENTO - 1100 11TH
• All locations: US-CA-Sacramento

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.