GIS Specialist I

Descrierea locului de muncă Job Description As a Graduate GIS Consultant/Analyst within the Geospatial Team, you will support the delivery of a wide range of projects through the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data skills, while continuing to develop your technical and consultancy capabilities. Using the Esri technology stack (mobile, desktop and web), alongside ETL tools such as FME, you will assist in the collection, management and processing of geospatial data, and contribute to the production of maps, analyses and other spatial outputs to support project teams. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience of geospatial workflows and tools, support efficient and high-quality project delivery while building your understanding of industry best practice as part of a collaborative team environment. Working closely with GIS Leads, Project Managers and technical specialists, you will develop strong working relationships and grow your confidence in applying geospatial solutions, supporting the needs of clients and stakeholders. Strong preference for experience supporting UK-based environmental programs (e.g., linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, carbon capture & storage, master planning, permitting & Environmental Impact Assessments). #### **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** **Data Operations & Entry** * Extract and provide GIS data from internal and external repositories to support project teams. * Perform high-accuracy data entry and digitizing, incorporating geographical features with tabular information. **Technical Support & Mapping** * Prepare standard map templates and basic data visualizations for internal project reviews. * Assist in routine data cleaning, attribute updates, and coordinate system transformations. **Learning & Compliance** * Apply established practices and procedures to ensure all work meets the company’s Technical Quality Review (TQR) standards. * Participate in technical communities and training to build proficiency in the enterprise GIS stack. #### Qualifications #### **Minimum Qualifications:** * BA/BS degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field. * Minimum of 1 year of experience required with a qualifying BA/BS degree. * Basic understanding of spatial data structures, cartography, and the ArcGIS Pro interface. * Proficiency in English, verbal and written, with emphasis on technical GIS communication (CVs must be submitted in English). **Technical Stack** * ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online. * Basic Excel/tabular data management. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Environment sector experience spanning linear infrastructure, offshore/onshore wind, solar, Carbon Capture & Storage, hydrogen, nuclear, airports, marine, master planning, permitting & Environmental Impact Assessments. * Experience working on UK projects, including familiarity with UK standards, regulations, and delivery contexts. * Familiarity with open‑source geospatial (e.g., QGIS, GeoPandas) and cloud/web GIS patterns. #### Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. ***To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.*** #### **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. **What makes AECOM a great place to work** You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and car