Consultant, Geospatial Scientist - Portland, OR

Are you ready to take your GIS expertise to the next level? At ERM, you’ll work alongside the largest dedicated team of environmental, health, and safety professionals in the world.

We partner with the most dynamic companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, chemicals, and oil & gas to solve their toughest environmental challenges.

This is your chance to make a real impact while advancing your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental data and geospatial insights are at the heart of ERM’s mission to help clients achieve sustainability and compliance goals.

As a mid-Level GIS Specialist in Portland, OR, you’ll play a critical role in transforming complex environmental data into actionable solutions that drive smarter decisions for global organizations.

What Your Impact Is


* Deliver high-quality GIS solutions that support environmental planning, permitting, impact assessments, and remediation projects.


* Innovate by automating workflows and building web/mobile applications that enhance efficiency and data visualization.


* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure GIS deliverables exceed client expectations.


* Push boundaries by integrating new technologies and improving existing tools to expand ERM’s digital capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

Required


* Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Programming, Natural Sciences, or related field.

Or equivalent experience.


* Minimum 3 years of professional GIS experience, ideally in an environmental context.


* Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and Web App Builder.


* Experience designing and deploying ArcGIS Online web maps and custom web apps.


* Strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail and aesthetics in deliverables.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.


* Self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful with a problem-solving mindset.


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred


* Advanced degree or GIS/database certifications.


* Familiarity with environmental databases (e.g., EarthSoft’s EQuIS).


* Advanced data management skills, including SQL enterprise geodatabases.


* Experience creating Python geoprocessing tools for ArcGIS Pro.


* Expertise with Esri mobile apps (Collector, Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboard).


* Knowledge of soil/groundwater data interpretation and remediation design concepts.

Key Responsibilities


* Develop and maintain geospatial data, maps, and web-based applications.


* Publish and manage ArcGIS web services integrated with environmental databases.


* Organize and manage project data following industry best practices.


* Automate GIS workflows to improve efficiency and maintain data quality.


* Explore and implement new technologies to enhance digital capabilities.


* Collaborate with sci...