GIS Analyst

Terracon
Tempe, AZ
Job Description

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing data acquisition, management, analysis, and visualization in support of engineering, consulting, and cultural resource management projects. Supports a range of environmental projects including archaeological and natural resources planning by providing geospatial analysis, mapping, and spatial data management. Provides and configures field data collection tools and training to meet accuracy and attribution standards while ensuring geospatial data remain current, properly documented, and compliant with agency requirements as well as Terracon Spatial Data Standards. This position plays a critical role in supporting Section 106, NEPA, and state-level regulatory requirements by producing accurate spatial data and technical mapping deliverables.

The ideal candidate combines technical GIS expertise with a solid understanding of archaeological methods and cultural resource compliance requirements.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

  • Develop, manage, and maintain geospatial databases for projects.
  • Maintain project geodatabases and ensure compliance with agency data standards.
  • Ensure data integrity, metadata standards, and compliance with federal/state data requirements.
  • Create and maintain GIS maps and exhibits for project applications and reports.
  • Integrate GPS and field-collected data into GIS platforms.
  • Integrate environmental and historic datasets into project-level geodatabases.
  • Design and manage mobile GIS data collection workflows compatible with Field Maps.
  • Process and QA/QC GPS project data.
  • Ensure spatial accuracy and consistency across projects.
  • Georeference historic maps and integrate legacy site data.
  • Complete data requests with state and federal agencies.
  • Archive and organize spatial data for long-term project storage.
  • Follows safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Be responsible for maintaining internal quality standards on all projects.
  • Knowledge & Skills

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, engineering, computer science, or related field with 10 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years’ related experience.
  • Proficiency using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop and extensions, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, MS Office, AutoCAD, 3D Design Software, and Field Maps.
  • Experience with GPS data collection and mobile GIS applications.
  • Familiarity with relational database management systems and various programming languages (e.g. Python, C#, XML, JavaScript)
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon 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.
Posted 2026-02-15

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