GIS Analyst

Responsibilities

At EDR, our motto is A Better Environment—for our work, our clients, and our people. If you’re looking for a better environment to grow your career in geospatial technology, we want to hear from you. EDR is seeking a detail-oriented, quality-driven candidate for a GIS Analyst position with 2–5 years of professional experience to join our growing GIS team in our Syracuse NY office. In this role, you will be a member of a specialized group of GIS professionals with deep subject matter expertise. This position will work closely with GIS staff, environmental professionals, planners, and engineers on tasks related to GIS data organization and management, cartography (primarily report figure production), research, and analysis in support of a wide variety of permitting, planning, and land development projects. Responsibilities:

• Produce maps, figures, and other deliverables
• Compile and manage geospatial data using ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Perform spatial analysis and geoprocessing tasks to support internal teams and client needs
• Assist with maintaining geospatial databases and file structures
• Conduct research and data acquisition for project needs
• Support team with field mapping/GPS data integration as needed
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum software proficiency requirements include ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/ArcGIS Enterprise, and Microsoft Excel
• A working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, Global Mapper, Adobe InDesign, and GPS systems are also desired, but not required
• Strong cartographic skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment, and multi-task
• Experience working with large datasets and managing file systems efficiently
• Interest in learning about permitting processes and environmental regulations
• Highly adaptable to new technology and emerging trends
• 2–5 years of professional experience in a GIS-focused role
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or a related field
• GISP certification or desire to become certified will be considered a benefit to this position
  
  

The anticipated base pay range of $50,000-$65,000 per year is commensurate with experience. EDR reserves the right to pay outside of the target range based on an individual’s education, credentials, skill level and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity, geographic location, and business needs. We are incredibly proud of the projects our GIS Team creates and contributes to for our clients. Please see some examples of our GIS work here and more on our highly skilled team here. EDR is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting and design firm that has been in business for over 45 years, and this position represents a career opportunity with one of the leading environmental engineering and automation consultants in the Eastern United States. EDR’s staff includes a diverse group of environmental professionals that includes engineers, ecologists, botanists, wetland specialists, wildlife biologists, GIS specialists, archaeologists, historians, visualization specialists, planners, and landscape architects. Come join our team, work on interesting and challenging projects, and collaborate with our talented group of environmental professionals! Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. EDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, age, national origin, citizenship status, ethnicity, religion, creed, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, sex/gender, and any other legally protected characteristic. To apply for this position, please upload and submit your resume and cover letter below.