NEPA/GIS Specialist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
Nov 22, 2024
Job Description Seeking an Entry-to-Mid-level scientific professional who wants to join us and continue building a team focused on Environmental Planning-we are looking for candidates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills to join our team within the Environmental Service Line in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We are a 100% employee-owned company! You will work with an established environmental team that provides a wide range of services for federal, local, private, and state projects through both local and national accounts. You will help our team to work together to prepare winning proposals and deliver proper scoping of services, and pricing to be profitable. As an experienced professional, you will have the opportunity to contribute and mentor staff during daily operations of a growing team including safety, project management, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and overall quality and client experience. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: Follow 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 quality standards on all projects. Entry-to-Mid-level scientific professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated and analyzed independently and by other team members. Assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities. Assist in the creation of GIS data models for use in sound modeling. Conduct environmental acoustic field studies. Perform site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments. Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within report. Perform specific GIS tasks under supervision, developing familiarity with projects and engineering/environmental design and operating procedures. Tabulate and prepare data for written reports. Operates field monitoring equipment. Maintains, calibrates, and provides responsible care and routine inspection of all field equipment. Flexible work environment with potential for hybrid work schedule. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, engineering, computer science or related field. Proficiency in use of ArcGIS Desktop GIS and Microsoft Office software, including electronic document preparation, is desirable. Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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.