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Organization: Gomez and Sullivan Engineers, DPC
Title: GIS Analyst I
Location: Buffalo, NY

Posted: 2024-04-26
Application Deadline:

Position Description:

Our company has an opening for a GIS Analyst I. The ideal candidate will provide GIS support to larger projects across the company (e.g., data processing/analysis and map generation associated with various environmental science studies, geospatial support associated with hydraulic models, development of geospatial-related marketing materials, etc.), lead and/or assist standalone GIS assignments, and support geospatial-related business development opportunities. In addition, this role may include some field data collection, including GPS, drones, traditional survey equipment, and acoustic doppler current profilers (ADCP). We are seeking committed, detail-oriented individuals who will be able to utilize their knowledge and experience, as well as current software technologies, for our clients’ immediate and future projects.  

It is preferred that this position work out of our Buffalo (Williamsville) NY office, however we will consider candidates that can commute to our other office locations (Utica, NY, Albany, NY, Henniker, NH). Our offices follow a hybrid work model, and flexibility to work remotely for specific circumstances is available.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Assisting staff scientists and engineers to design and conduct recreation studies
-Assistance with recreational use assessments, facilities inventories and condition assessments, and focus group meetings
-Data processing and report writing
-GIS data management and map development

QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or other appropriate field
-ArcGIS Pro
-Enterprise and file geodatabases, including managing versioned geodatabases
-Designing geodatabase schemas and working with domains, subtypes, relationship classes, topologies, and terrains
-Relational databases and SQL
-Digitizing and editing spatial data
-Querying and performing statistical analyses on tabular data
-Cartography skills including experience with data driven pages, layout development, and maplex label engine to develop maps for public consumption
-Vertical and horizontal datum transformations
-Geoprocessing tools including 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst tools
-Model builder and basic Python scripting as well as Jupyter Notebooks
-Develop terrain and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) from various elevation sources including LiDAR
-Ability to convert multiple data types into a GIS format (KMZ, CADD, Excel, georeferenced historical documents)

Reward yourself—work for a company that appreciates you.
Do you enjoy challenging work and project variety? Are you interested in applying your talents to formulate innovative solutions for the water resource and energy sectors?

If so, Gomez and Sullivan Engineers would like to hear from you. We have a growing regional practice in the Northeast and a national reputation for excellence in engineering and environmental science relative to dams and hydropower projects. We are seeking motivated individuals committed to continuing this tradition.

Gomez and Sullivan is a growing, employee-owned engineering and environmental science company working at the intersection of renewable energy and environmental restoration. We plan to continue our sustainable growth for current and future generations of our employees. We are a multi-disciplined team of civil, water resources, and structural engineers as well as environmental scientists, regulatory specialists, ecologists, biologists, geologists, GIS specialists, and support staff that promotes close coordination and team building. Our company is employee-focused and encourages an atmosphere of continued learning, exposure to a wide variety of project responsibilities, and frequent interaction with the firm’s principals. We firmly believe in treating our team members as well as we treat our clients, and we maintain a personable, positive work environment.

BENEFITS
Gomez and Sullivan offers a competitive benefits package including:
-Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-Competitive vacation, compensation time, and flexible holiday benefits
-Paid sick leave and ability to establish an extended medical leave account
-Education assistance and professional development programs
-401K and profit sharing
-Short- and Long-term disability
-Life insurance

Gomez and Sullivan is committed to maintaining a desirable benefits and flexible work package for our employees through a regular process of feedback, review, and implementation. We offer hybrid work schedules, work-from-home “semester breaks” after the Thanksgiving and December holidays, and 6 floating holidays (in addition to two fixed holidays).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.

If you qualify and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Leah Belanger to: [email protected]