GIS Consultant - various levels (Consultant / Principal / Senior)

Tetra Tech, Inc.
Southampton
1 year ago
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Consultant / Senior / PrincipalLOCATION - SOUTHAMPTON OR MANCHESTER

Are you ready to elevate your career to new heights? Do you aspire to engage in impactful work that truly enhances the quality of life for communities around the globe?

At Tetra Tech, you'll join a dynamic team of innovators and problem-solvers who are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, defense, energy, and international development.

As a member of our geospatial team, you will dive into a diverse range of projects spanning multiple sectors, including water, defense, and nuclear. This role promises an exciting mix of single and multi-disciplinary initiatives, allowing you to apply your skills in various locations and technical contexts. Each project presents a unique opportunity to make a difference, ensuring that no two days are ever the same.

Join us at Tetra Tech, where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking solutions that shape a sustainable future!

Responsibilities

  1. Dealing with mapping requests from all corners of our business, making sure that each project is executed to the highest standards of quality.
  2. Sourcing, preparing, and analysing data to create compelling graphics, metrics, and reports that facilitate understanding for non-GIS users.
  3. Using ESRI Technology stack to create applications that benefit our clients.
  4. Engaging in projects that demand your analytical prowess, management skills, and mapping expertise, allowing you to shine in a collaborative environment.
  5. Capturing, updating, and maintaining datasets for use internally and externally.
  6. Supporting the Geospatial team with delivering projects as needed.
  7. Contributing to the enhancement of our Geospatial technology stack to elevate quality and efficiencies, while also facilitating the integration of innovative technologies for our internal and external clients.

About YouEssential:

  1. A relevant degree in GIS, environmental sciences, or geographical sciences, with advanced knowledge of GIS software and/or work experience and qualifications reflecting a similar level of expertise.
  2. Experience with ESRI stack, particularly ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps, and AGOL.
  3. The ability to work efficiently and respond quickly to meet deadlines, whilst working on several projects simultaneously.
  4. Good knowledge of using UK environmental and Ordnance Survey datasets.
  5. A proactive, organised, and effective approach to your work and an appetite for diverse projects.
  6. Suitability for security clearance.

Desirable Skills:

  1. Experience of working alongside teams in the delivery of data analysis and mapping.
  2. Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies.
  3. Experience with ArcGIS extensions, including Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, and Network Analyst, Insights and Dashboards.
  4. Experience of using Utility Network Manager.
  5. Experience of using FME and/or Data Interoperability.
  6. Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and/or enterprise geodatabases.
  7. Experience using AutoCAD or other AutoDesk products.
  8. Knowledge of other GIS or CAD software.
  9. Knowledge of programming languages Arcade, Python, or R.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visitinghttp://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at Tetra Tech Europe Careers - Jobs (selectminds.com).

Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work/life balance.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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