GIS Specialist / Biologist

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

At Olsson, we help our clients proactively comply with complicated regulatory processes and provide our clients with the latest and best methods of documentation, remediation, and restoration. As an Assistant Scientist, you will complete a variety of scientific tasks, perform research, write reports, and utilize CAD and/or GIS. This role includes the use of GIS software to model various infrastructure and/or environmental features; design network architectures in a GIS environment; perform network documentation using Microsoft Excel and Visio; and conduct data collection activities. You may also coordinate with clients and travel to jobs sites for data collection, observation, and/or field work, working in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

  • Working collaboratively with others
  • Having ownership in the work you do
  • Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to contribute and work well on a team
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline, may have advanced degree (MS)
  • Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail
  • At least 3 years of professional experience working with GIS
  • Expert in ESRI applications (Portal/Enterprise, AGOL, ArcPro and Desktop platforms)
  • Expert of all ArcGIS in the creation of online maps and mobile application (Web application, Experience, Collector, Explorer, Workforce, Survey123, Field Maps, and Tracker)  
  • Renewable and/or construction experience preferred
  • Environmental field experience related to site assessments and/or biological studies preferred

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

  • Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
  • Receive an excellent 401(k) match
  • Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
  • Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
  • Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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