Associate GIS Consultant

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

RESPEC is seeking an Associate GIS Consultant to support water utilities and natural resources projects. You will maintain high-quality geospatial datasets, produce clear analytical and cartographic outputs, and collaborate closely with engineers and project managers. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented GIS professional who enjoys production work, data QA/QC, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow into automation, UAV/LiDAR, 3D, and geospatial AI.

What You’ll Do:

· Build and maintain geodatabases; convert plans/as-builts/field notes into accurate features and attributes.

· Perform spatial analysis; create high-quality maps, layouts, dashboards, and web maps/apps (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise).

· Enforce rigorous QA/QC; document metadata and follow established workflows/standards and naming conventions.

· Publish/manage web layers; support field and mobile data collection; integrate GPS/GNSS data.

· Collaborate with PMs/engineers; deliver timely data extracts/figures; communicate progress and risks.

· Contribute to SOPs and process improvements; learn/apply emerging tech (UAV, LiDAR, 3D, AI).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Experience: 2–5 years):

• Strong technical skills in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and geodatabase management
• Understanding of engineering plans, as-builts and other technical documentation.
• Familiarity with hydrology, water utilities, and/or natural resources datasets
• Detail-oriented with strong data QA/QC practices
• Ability to follow established workflows and support project managers/engineers
• Willingness to assist with field data collection
• Ability to perform spatial analysis and produce high-quality cartographic outputs

Nice to Have:

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with UAV photogrammetry or LiDAR processing (e.g., Drone2Map, Pix4D, LAS/LAZ workflows).
• Exposure to Python or SQL for geoprocessing automation (ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Arcade helpful).
• Exposure to 3D GIS/scene layers, BIM/GIS integration, or point cloud management.
• Interest in geospatial AI/ML (feature extraction, change detection) and desire to grow in this area.

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in office; 2 days remote. (Denver/Co Springs/Loveland)
• Occasional fieldwork or short trips to client sites or other RESPEC offices may be required.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

· Professional Development and Training

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.