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GIS SpecialistWestwood Professional Services • Minnetonka, MN, US
GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist

Westwood Professional Services • Minnetonka, MN, US
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Overview

GIS Specialist

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Renewables team. Westwood is a leading renewables, power, public infrastructure, and land development consulting firm dedicated to creating a better world for people through our work. Our core values - Relationships, Innovation, Dedication, Initiative, and Growth - are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating strong partnerships, fostering innovative solutions, committing passionately to our work, taking proactive steps towards progress, and nurturing personal and professional development.

The GIS Specialist position will play a crucial role in our team, supporting our renewable energy projects with their technical expertise and innovative approaches to GIS. We are looking for a dynamic GIS Specialist to enhance our team with their expertise in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management. If you\'re passionate about GIS and ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Spatial Analysis & Cartography

Create, manage, analyze, and display spatial data using GIS software.

  • Data Interpretation & Management
  • Independently interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation. Manage and update existing GIS datasets, ensuring their relevance and accuracy.

  • Project Support
  • Contribute to the design and improvement of GIS methodologies for project efficiency. Anticipate the informational needs of the project team, delivering tailored data and graphics solutions.

  • Technical Solutions
  • Craft detailed and technically proficient solutions, presenting spatial data clearly and accurately across various media.

  • Collaborative Projects
  • Engage in diverse energy and land development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide GIS support and insights.

  • GIS Application Development
  • Innovate in desktop and mobile GIS applications, adhering to stringent quality assurance and control standards.

  • You will be expected to :
  • Challenge current processes to develop new and more efficient processes
  • Create tools and scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
  • Work with end users, create mapping products, and perform complex GIS analyses using the ArcGIS Platform
  • Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions by preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and / or electronic media.
  • Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.
  • You will work on energy projects, such as wind, solar, and transmission projects, land development and public infrastructure projects.
  • Required Experience

  • Must have a degree in GIS, geography, or related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS software and geospatial analysis techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with standard GIS datasets, deliverables, and software.
  • Experience working with different coordinate systems, map projections, and datums.
  • Strong understanding of standard cartographic methods, GIS principles, and spatial data management.
  • Capacity to manage multiple tasks independently and prioritize effectively.
  • Ability to solve complex problems related to GIS development and mapping.
  • Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Preferred Experience

  • Previous work in / familiarity with consulting engineers and / or surveyors.
  • Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files
  • Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files.
  • Familiar with LiDAR datasets and usage
  • Experience using Python, ModelBuilder or another common GIS scripting language is desirable, as job duties will include creating scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
  • About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

    At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

    Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

    We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients\' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

    We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

    Join us in creating a better world.

    In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry\'s top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

    Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training

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