GIS/Data Specialist

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a GIS/Data Specialist to be based in the Austin, TX office.

Under supervision, the GIS/Data Specialist will be responsible for supporting a variety of geospatial and data analysis tasks for technology, transportation, and traffic applications. Join a team of experienced technology solution experts to create innovative solutions applying new and emerging technology to transportation.

This position is expected to begin in May/June 2025.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Create and maintain accurate geospatial datasets, maps, and reports using ArcGIS Online and other GIS software, tools, and technologies
• Conduct data analysis to support transportation planning, design, and maintenance projects
• Develop custom GIS applications, scripts, and tools to improve data quality, accessibility, and efficiency using ArcGIS Online
• Manage and maintain TxDOT's applications, geospatial data, and metadata on ArcGIS Online and other platforms according to established standards and policies
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely delivery of GIS data and products
• Provide technical support and training to GIS users within TxDOT on ArcGIS Online and other GIS tools
• Prepare and give effective presentations
• Good communication skills and team spirit
• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in GIS, Planning, or other related fields.
• Experience in GIS analysis and application development
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Online and other GIS software such as Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar tools
• Experience with geodatabase management and data modeling
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of transportation systems and related data is a plus
• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with ArcGIS, MS Office, and preparing graphics and visuals
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and graphical skills

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.