What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a GIS Analyst to our Environmental team based in Houston, Austin, or Midland, TX.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated GIS Analyst to support Tetra Tech’s Texas environmental business. The GIS Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and analysis of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data and applications supporting environmental consulting, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, scientists, and GIS professionals, this position develops mapping products, performs spatial analyses, manages geodatabases, and supports desktop, web, and mobile GIS solutions for internal and external clients.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
This position will support commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients across multiple environmental programs and disciplines.
Create professional-quality maps, exhibits, graphics, and cartographic products using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, Spatial Analyst, and 3D Analyst.
Gather, analyze, integrate, and maintain spatial data from field observations, GPS, aerial photography, satellite imagery, existing maps, operational databases, and public data sources.
Develop, update, maintain, and perform quality control on enterprise geodatabases supporting multiple projects.
Perform spatial analyses and generate geographic statistics to support engineering, environmental, and planning projects.
Analyze GIS datasets for completeness, consistency, and accuracy in accordance with established quality standards.
Apply cartographic principles including projections, coordinate systems, datums, map scales, and map design standards.
Georeference historical aerial photography and maps with a high degree of accuracy.
Prepare metadata and technical documentation for GIS datasets and applications.
Assist with the development, deployment, and maintenance of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, web GIS applications, and mobile GIS solutions.
Develop Python scripts and workflow automation tools to improve GIS processes and operational efficiency.
Support GPS data collection, field verification, and differential correction using Trimble Pathfinder Office or similar software.
Prepare maps, figures, reports, and technical documentation for internal and external clients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to determine GIS requirements and deliver project solutions on schedule.
Perform occasional field work and travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of two (2) years of professional GIS experience using ArcGIS Pro.
Experience supporting environmental consulting, engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or oil and gas projects.
Experience with GPS data collection and processing.
Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification or Esri Technical Certification.
Experience with Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, and web GIS application development.
Working knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, spatial analysis, and coordinate systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting project deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Applicant must possess excellent communication (both written and verbal) and organizational skills;
Applicant must be able to drive and pass a motor vehicle records check.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidate must be able and available to travel via land and/or air and possess a valid driver’s license in good standing. Some heavy lifting required, and the ability to walk and stand for extended periods is essential. Physical tasks include walking over uneven and vegetated terrain, carrying field equipment and occasional sampling activities.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work will be split between the office and field. Travel requirements may include day-long projects that do not require overnight stays to multi-day field projects that do require overnight stays. Field work will be primarily outdoors, exposed to varying weather conditions, can occur in remote locations, could include areas of uneven terrain, and may require wearing FRC clothing. No relocation costs will be provided.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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