GIS Specialist

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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 and solving complex challenges in a collaborative, integrated manner.

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, as well as the design and implementation of enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using Esri‑based software. This includes support for Esri Roads and Highways, ArcGIS Enterprise platforms, Business Systems Integration, and visualization tools.

The role sits within the Global Mobility Business Area, where we design thriving, connected cities and communities that provide opportunity for all and keep the world moving.

The ideal candidate will maintain line and point event data using advanced linear referencing systems and analyze datasets within an LRS network (centerlines, routes, calibration points). They will perform mapping, cartography, and visualization of GIS datasets using Esri technologies, and maintain data required for Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) and Certified Public Mileage (CPM) reports.

The candidate will design business processes for 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.

Additional responsibilities include using Event Editor (EE) sites on ArcGIS Server to maintain GIS data, parsing REST service calls to interrogate enterprise databases, and designing and developing geoprocessing models using Model Builder and Python. The candidate will also work with FME to translate geospatial data and will function effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro products (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Portal, Survey
  123, etc.).
• Proficiency with Esri Roads & Highways applications and enterprise database management.
• Strong knowledge of linear referencing concepts.
• Familiarity with enterprise database environments, including versioning concepts.
• Demonstrated 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 are required for this position.

We believe everyone’s contribution matters and we empower our people to be their best. Our skills‑based approach lets you shape your career path, maximize impact, and deliver sustainable solutions for a prosperous planet.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401K, short‑term and long‑term disability, accident and disability (AD&D), life insurance, paid parental leave, reward and recognition program, wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, nine paid holidays, and 15 days PTO. Salary range for this position is $57,786 – $99,392; actual salaries vary by experience, education, budget, and location.