GIS Specialist

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in the Western U.S. The successful candidate will provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support for environmental permitting, environmental data management, and data collection and analysis. This role will primarily support linear infrastructure projects in California, with additional opportunities to support energy and mining projects throughout the Western U.S. The position reports to a Senior GIS Lead and is part of the larger Enviro Socio Permitting GIS team.

As a GIS Specialist, you will apply your technical knowledge to deliver high quality GIS analysis and deliverables supporting planning and permitting for linear utility and mining clients. You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team of resource specialists while managing multiple priorities and concurrent projects to meet deadlines. Key responsibilities include supporting desktop reviews and environmental permits, maintaining data for projects, preparing project figures, and leveraging ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro for data management, field data collection support, analysis, and visualization via applications such as ArcGIS Field Maps and Experience Builder.

• Bachelor's degree in geography or environmental science, or similar, with a focus in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Demonstrated experience in ESRI products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and Experience Builder.
• Experience with cartography and figure creation.

• One year of experience applying GIS skills to the environmental science field or an advanced degree in GIS.
• Data management skills for both spatial and non-spatial data, including geodatabases, shape files, CAD files, KMZs, GPS, spreadsheets, etc.
• Experience with linear infrastructure projects (for example, utility or pipeline projects).

The salary range for this position is $49,680 - $82,800 per year. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. The company offers comprehensive benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, employee assistance programs, retirement plans, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as wellness and tuition reimbursement.

Employees receive nine paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off that accrue per year.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity employer committed to 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, and any other basis prohibited by law.