Entry-Level GIS Analyst

Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction management, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 60 years.

Globally, Atkins is the largest UK based engineering and design consultancy and one of the world’s largest design firms with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

Atkins seeks an energetic, highly motivated, self-starter individual to join Atkins in our Raleigh, NC office as an Entry-Level GIS Analyst with 0 to 1 year of experience.


Job Duties:

Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations which may include the following:

Conducts data gathering, conversion and analysis of GIS data.

Prepares data documentation or metadata for GIS Projects.

Prepares maps and exhibits with GIS data sets.

Participates in client needs analyses.

Maintains continued knowledge of technology developments in the GIS field and use of GIS software.

Performs such other duties as the Supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Performs work which involves conventional GIS tasks requiring the use of analysis, interpretation, and deductive reasoning to carry out diversified projects or phases of a single project.

Produce GIS databases and maps to represent hydrologic and hydraulic data into Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

Perform topographic data preparation.

Produce maps and related materials for various meetings.

The analyst will research key information from client and corporate databases as well as print sources, and prepare consistent production files for flood mapping projects.

The individual will utilize a variety of computer software, especially GIS, to reconcile information from the various sources and produce Risk MAP draft and final products.

Perform spatial analysis for flood risk assessments.

Support the development of reports and related documentation for floodplain management.