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WSP USA Junior GIS Analyst/Developer in DC, United States
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior GIS Analyst/Developer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. The following locations will also be considered: Baltimore MD/ Washington DC/ Herndon, VA. Be involved in projects with our Transportation - Digital Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Our successful candidate will work closely with our dynamic team of transportation, transit, and ITS engineers, architects, business analysts and GIS professionals. WSP is seeking long-term career-oriented employee; someone who is flexible to learn new tools, enthusiastic, communicates well verbally and in writing, and enjoys talking with project managers to troubleshoot and solve unique challenges for transportation network, data, and systems. We are looking for the ideal candidate who has successful experience in winning and delivering work, discussing and preparing scopes of work and cost budgets with internal and external clients, and someone who is a people and team-oriented, and readiness to help build a practice and expand work opportunities everyday.
Listening is the core of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Your Impact
Onsite Client support for ESRI ArcPro skills, Data Driven Pages/Map creation and publication, GIS Analysis, Spatial Data Analytics, Metadata, Data Editing, QAHands-on software development solutions for ESRI Web Apps, ESRI .NET custom applications, ESRI thick, thin and mobile custom applictions, GIS Python Scripting, R-Shiny, PowerBI, Tableau dashboard, SQL, with understanding of Javascript and Open Source GIS development frameworks
Hands-on knowledge of enterprise Geodatabase (PostGIS, MSSQL, or Oracle) design, deployment, operations and maintenance, model builder, Python scripting, data ETL and full suite of spatial data analytics (Network, Spatial, 3D, Geoanalytics, Operational Analytics)
Ability to translate business/functional requirements to functional software development process
Ability to complete assignments on-time and budget, discuss risk/benefit, develop or review the following materials: use cases, statistics, database schemas, test cases, implementation guides, users guides, administration guides
Successfully work as part of an integral team member in english written and oral formats
Complete training on assigned tasks.
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
Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Transportation Planning, Computer Science/IT related field, or Transportation Engineering (specializing in Enterprise-scale GIS and GIS solutions integration and development).
Minimum 1-3 years proven experience in ESRI .NET, GIS Python scripting, SQL, C#, C++, software development and data analysis skillsets, with an delivery Agile mindset.
Development background and in depth experience with ArcGIS Server, ESR WebApps, SDE, R-Shiny, Python languages .
PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL, MSSQL, Hadoop, or Oracle geodatabase design and data structures.
Working knowledge of Eclipse Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and GIT.
Working knowledge of current application UI standards (HTML, CSS and human interfaces).
Key leadership roles in software development team and application development deliverables.
Understanding of Transportation market, client requirements and datasets.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of software project management (including budget/schedule requirements and effects on development methods and associated architectures).
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference for current/active GISP certification.
Preference for GIS development skills including geodatabase design/deployment, ESRI and Open Source GIS development capabilities and experience.
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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.