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WSP USA Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Consultant in Topeka, Kansas
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. We have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Consultant for our Topeka, KS office. The successful applicant will support our team using GIS analytical skills to map floodplains, prepare figures and maps on hazard mitigation and emergency management activities, and coordinate with project teams to develop products from imagery, LiDAR, and other geospatial sources. The ideal candidates will have a BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent, around 3-5 years of experience, or any equivalent education and experience. Programming and relational database experience is also a plus. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits and finding new solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals.
Your Impact
Will perform both geographic and non-geographic data manipulation, management and analysis, cartography, and develop/use automated GIS processes using a variety of software environments.
Will use GIS software to map flood risk within flood-prone communities.
Will work in a production-oriented environment as part of a team.
Revise existing GIS layers and create new layers following established standards and procedures.
Will work with raster and vector feature layers and attributing features to conform with required table information.
Correct geospatial location of features based on aerial photography or topography.
Will create high quality maps, GIS analysis, and data for reports to support a variety of Engineering and Environmental projects.
Maintain metadata and best practices to support systems and data.
Follow prescribed procedures to develop flood risk products in accordance with FEMA floodplain mapping best practices.
Review mapping submittals in accordance with FEMA floodplain mapping and quality review standards
Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and proficiency with geodatabase design.
Interact with regulatory agencies, communities, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Assist with business development and proposal writing.
Remain current in latest GIS practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or Computer Science
3-5 years of relevant experience
Significant experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform.
Strong analytical skills and prior demonstrated experience with research techniques, modeling data, scanning and digitizing files, and experience maintaining records and databases for assigned projects required.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, assorted field applicable technologies, web mapping applications and tools.
General awareness of AutoCAD, Python, Visual Basic, Arcade, or SQL programming.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, balancing multiple tasks, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with FEMA RiskMAP program
Direct experience using ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Online
Experience with presenting GIS findings/results in a collaborative environment
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and OneDrive
Experience with Python, C#, or other programming languages is a plus
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.