GIS Solution Architect

Environmental At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

When it comes to environmental consulting, we’re helping our clients protect our world’s natural resources. As a Geospatial Analyst , you will too.  Pave the way for your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed – today and into tomorrow. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. 

Based out of our Calgary  office, you’ll join our GIS Team to play a pivotal role in shaping innovative solutions for environmental scopes of privately-owned infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to support projects by contributing to innovative solutions and creating practical digital tools to address industry-specific needs. This position is an office-based role with an expectation of working in the office two days per week. A successful offer will be a 12-month contract. Contracts have the potential for extension or conversation to full-time. This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to excellence in geospatial technology and digital solutions. Bring your enthusiasm for learning and desire to conserve our natural resources, and we’ll help you grow! 

Here's what you’ll do:

You will utilize your expertise in tools like ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise to manage, analyze, and share spatial data, ensuring critical insights are both accessible and actionable. By leveraging platforms such as ArcGIS Experience Builder, you will develop engaging web applications tailored to project requirements, delivering intuitive solutions that empower clients to visualize data, explore trends, and achieve project objectives with confidence.

Here's what you'll need

• A Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Geographic Information systems, Geography, Geospatial Science, or related field.

•8-12 years of experience in GIS analysis with a deep understanding of the ArcGIS ecosystem including Desktop, Online, Enterprise and PDS.

• Experience building solutions and supporting field efforts using Field Maps and Survey123.

• Demonstrated success creating web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder.

• Experience building data visualization tools and dashboards using platforms like PowerBI.

• Experience working directly in and managing Enterprise data via Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a client-focused mindset.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience developing analysis workflows in Python 

• Experience using FME to build and manage automated workflows. 

• Experience creating and managing ArcGIS Dashboards and StoryMaps.

• Understanding of Scrum and Agile methodologies, with the ability to act as a technical project lead by breaking down complex items into actionable tasks, managing workflows, and coordinating communication between all project teams.

• Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including its tools and services for building, deploying, and managing scalable data solutions.

• Understanding of data science concepts, workflows, and processes, with the ability to integrate them to enhance and complement GIS-based solutions.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Calgary	Alberta	Canada