GIS Specialist

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Arcadis is seeking a GIS Specialist to provide analytical and consulting support for U.S. State Departments of Transportation. Projects focus on cartography, mapping, data management and maintenance, and the design and implementation of enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using Esri‑based software to support Esri Roads and Highways, ArcGIS Enterprise platforms, Business Systems Integration, and visualization tools and platforms.

This role will sit within the larger Global Mobility Business Area. We partner with clients worldwide to design thriving, connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization, and digitization trends require today’s mobility projects and systems to address evolving demands from the world’s growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, optimizing the mobility of people and goods.

The ideal candidate will maintain line and point event data using advanced linear referencing systems and analyze datasets within an LRS network, including centerlines, routes, and calibration points. They will perform mapping, cartography, and visualization of GIS datasets utilizing Esri technologies, and maintain data required for producing Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) and Certified Public Mileage (CPM) reports. The candidate will identify and design business processes for use in Workflow Manager (WMX), develop Data Reviewer checks to validate data conversion and creation processes, and manage GIS data through editing and quality‑assurance best practices.

• Use Event Editor (EE) sites on ArcGIS Server to maintain GIS data.
• Parse REST service calls to interrogate enterprise database systems.
• Design and develop geoprocessing models for various functions using Model Builder and Python.
• Work with FME to translate geospatial data.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment and work independently to complete assigned tasks.

Work location is flexible. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

• Required Qualifications: Bachelors in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Esri ArcGIS Pro products (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Portal, Survey
    123, etc.).
  • Esri Roads & Highways applications and enterprise database management.
  • Linear referencing concepts.
  • Familiarity with enterprise database environments, including versioning concepts.
  • Demonstrating analytical problem‑solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for complex reports and presentations.
  • Experience with Asset Management software and concepts.
  • Advanced Analytics and Data Visualization techniques.
  • A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. It’s why we are pioneering a skills‑based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.

Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, your life, and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

We want you to bring your best self to work every day. We are an equal‑opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional wellbeing, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.

Salary range: $57,786 – $99,392. Actual salaries will vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.