GIS Analyst I

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us:

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About the Role:

As a GIS Analyst I, you will be responsible for interacting with engineers and surveyors in order to create GIS data and drawings from inception to completion with minimal supervision and direction.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Research information, including survey data, aerial photographs, LIDAR data, environmental data, transportation information, and utility data
• Work with utility engineers and surveyors to update GIS databases, maps, and other important figures
• Act as main GIS contact on large projects
• Handle multiple projects at one time while prioritizing tasks with minimal guidance
• Run analysis on GIS data to support ongoing projects
• Create paper and web maps of utility networks using GIS software to tell a story that can be universally interpreted
• Create and update metadata along with documenting GIS procedures
• Use GIS knowledge in order to assist in coming up with creative solutions to ongoing projects
• Utilize ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ESRI Enterprise, AutoCAD, Google Earth, along with other industry-related software as needed to complete projects
• Recognize GIS workflow improvements and assist in implementing them depending on client and project needs

What You Bring:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS or a related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and training (required)
• Advanced understanding and experience using GIS software (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro) (required)
• Strong cartography skills in creating paper and web maps (preferred)
• Familiarity with Enterprise GIS database support, maintenance, and management
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Experience with maintaining and editing GIS databases
• Knowledge of field data collection tools and methodologies
• Demonstrated proficiency in handling multiple tasks daily and weekly
• Strong desire to advance your knowledge and keep up to date with upgrades in technology
• Ability to work safely and always obey safety regulations
• Communicate technical information both verbally and in writing
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• Ability to work overtime as required and/or travel for out-of-town assignments

• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) polic

So...Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses