Halff
Graduate GIS Analyst
Halff, Magnolia, Texas, us, 77353
Graduate GIS Analyst
Halff Associates has an immediate opening for a water resources-focused Graduate GIS Analyst. The desired candidate would enjoy working on a variety of types of projects with other industry professionals and be both team oriented and self-motivated. Our culture is built around the team environment and collaboration within a local group to help support growth and work flexibility. Come join a growing GIS team that is helping to drive successful projects in the Houston region using the latest GIS tools and applications.
A Graduate GIS Analyst collects and compiles geospatial information for various projects. They
collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to analyze, interpret, and present geospatial data to support decision-making and project execution. They will create maps and figures from geospatial information in various formats to support projects.
This opening is available in both the Houston and The Woodlands locations. Please provide a preference in your job application.
Duties/Responsibilities: Create and edit geospatial data as required understanding latest Esri editing and geoprocessing tools. Conduct spatial analysis, geospatial modeling, and data visualization to support engineering design, planning, and decision-making processes. Provide GIS support for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. Generate static maps as well as dynamic web maps and web applications. Collaborate with project teams to integrate GIS data and analysis into engineering plans, reports, and presentations. Perform spatial data processing, including georeferencing, digitization, and spatial interpolation. Stay up to date with the latest GIS technologies, trends, and best practices to recommend improvements and implement new solutions. Interact with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to address GIS-related inquiries and facilitate data sharing and collaboration. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, concepts, and applications in the engineering consulting industry. Proficiency in Esri GIS software, for data management, analysis, and visualization. Strong understanding of spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, raster datasets) and ability to work with various data sources. Experience with geospatial analysis techniques, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and 3D visualization. Familiarity with CAD data integration and conversion between GIS and CAD formats. Ability to create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases, including attribute schema design. QA/QC implementation and familiarity with topology. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply GIS solutions to engineering challenges. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively present complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirements and Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (New graduates are encouraged to apply) A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in GIS analysis and application within an engineering consulting or similar environment. Demonstrated experience with latest version of Esri GIS software such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher. Model Builder or Python for workflow automation preferred. Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to derive actionable insights from spatial data. Demonstrated teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in GIS data management and analysis. Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel to various project sites. Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas. Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: broadband, construction services, energy, environmental, geographic information systems, grant funding resources, intelligent infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, land development, planning and landscape architecture, MEP engineering, public works, resilience, right of way, structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering/utility coordination, surveying, transportation, water resources and water/wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas:
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock and Little Rock Florida:
Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, Temple Terrace and Windermere Louisiana:
Baton Rouge and Shreveport Oklahoma:
Norman and Oklahoma City Texas:
Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, The Woodlands and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; holiday pay; traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Health Savings Account; 529 College Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Plan; and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.
Halff Associates has an immediate opening for a water resources-focused Graduate GIS Analyst. The desired candidate would enjoy working on a variety of types of projects with other industry professionals and be both team oriented and self-motivated. Our culture is built around the team environment and collaboration within a local group to help support growth and work flexibility. Come join a growing GIS team that is helping to drive successful projects in the Houston region using the latest GIS tools and applications.
A Graduate GIS Analyst collects and compiles geospatial information for various projects. They
collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to analyze, interpret, and present geospatial data to support decision-making and project execution. They will create maps and figures from geospatial information in various formats to support projects.
This opening is available in both the Houston and The Woodlands locations. Please provide a preference in your job application.
Duties/Responsibilities: Create and edit geospatial data as required understanding latest Esri editing and geoprocessing tools. Conduct spatial analysis, geospatial modeling, and data visualization to support engineering design, planning, and decision-making processes. Provide GIS support for hydrologic and hydraulic modeling. Generate static maps as well as dynamic web maps and web applications. Collaborate with project teams to integrate GIS data and analysis into engineering plans, reports, and presentations. Perform spatial data processing, including georeferencing, digitization, and spatial interpolation. Stay up to date with the latest GIS technologies, trends, and best practices to recommend improvements and implement new solutions. Interact with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to address GIS-related inquiries and facilitate data sharing and collaboration. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles, concepts, and applications in the engineering consulting industry. Proficiency in Esri GIS software, for data management, analysis, and visualization. Strong understanding of spatial data formats (shapefiles, geodatabases, raster datasets) and ability to work with various data sources. Experience with geospatial analysis techniques, including spatial statistics, network analysis, and 3D visualization. Familiarity with CAD data integration and conversion between GIS and CAD formats. Ability to create, edit, and maintain geospatial databases, including attribute schema design. QA/QC implementation and familiarity with topology. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply GIS solutions to engineering challenges. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively present complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications:
Education Requirements and Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (New graduates are encouraged to apply) A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in GIS analysis and application within an engineering consulting or similar environment. Demonstrated experience with latest version of Esri GIS software such as ArcMap 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro 2.9 or higher. Model Builder or Python for workflow automation preferred. Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to derive actionable insights from spatial data. Demonstrated teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary project teams. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in GIS data management and analysis. Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to travel to various project sites. Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas. Company Overview:
Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.
Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.
Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: broadband, construction services, energy, environmental, geographic information systems, grant funding resources, intelligent infrastructure, intelligent transportation systems, land development, planning and landscape architecture, MEP engineering, public works, resilience, right of way, structural engineering, subsurface utility engineering/utility coordination, surveying, transportation, water resources and water/wastewater.
Halff has offices in the following locations:
Arkansas:
Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, North Little Rock and Little Rock Florida:
Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, Temple Terrace and Windermere Louisiana:
Baton Rouge and Shreveport Oklahoma:
Norman and Oklahoma City Texas:
Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, The Woodlands and Tyler
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off; holiday pay; traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Health Savings Account; 529 College Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Plan; and more.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.