Consulting Associate, Geospatial Science

Join ERM – the world’s largest dedicated team of environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) professionals – and become a part of our dynamic organization that is shaping a sustainable future.

We’re looking for passionate and driven professionals to help some of the world’s most innovative companies in the tech, biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, and oil and gas sectors address their most pressing EH&S challenges.

 

ERM is hiring a Consulting Associate, Geospatial Science to join our Pacific Northwest team, with opportunities available in either our Seattle or Portland office.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a team of geospatial professionals to apply GIS and related technologies in support of ERM’s core services.

These include environmental impact assessments, planning and permitting, energy infrastructure studies, health and safety initiatives, and site investigation and remediation projects.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 


* Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure GIS and data deliverables meet or exceed our clients’ needs.


* Plan, design, implement, and maintain large, complex, multiyear GIS projects. 


* Organize and manage project data, analysis, and mapping following company protocols and industry best practices. 


* Prioritize, organize, perform, and direct numerous work assignments in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment. 


* Author and edit geoprocessing scripts and tools with Python and ModelBuilder. 


* Generate custom maps and analysis for numerous clients covering a variety of projects. 


* Publish and maintain ArcGIS web-based map services and applications.


* Develop and deploy field GPS and data collection systems including Trimble GPS and Esri mobile applications.


* Expand GIS capabilities by exploring new technologies and software, as well as identifying ways to enhance existing methods, tools, and workflows.

 

REQUIREMENTS: 


* Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, natural sciences or comparable field.

Or equivalent experience. 


* Recent graduate to 1 year of preferred experience in GIS or related fields.


* Experience using Esri’s ArcGIS Pro suite of software. 


* Experience designing and developing ArcGIS Online web maps and customized web apps utilizing ArcGIS Server.


* Strong oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, and an eye for professional presentation and aesthetics in project deliverables (maps, charts, graphs, tables, and other visualizations).


* Previous experience working effectively with others in a team environment to deliver quality projects on time and within budgets.


* Thorough knowledge of the technical application, concepts, principles, and theories in GIS and GPS. 


* Self-motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individual with a common-sense approach to conducting business and workload management.


* This position is not eligible for im...