GIS Analyst I at Dudek in Auburn, CA

Summary: Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm that supports clients nationwide in delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. The GIS Analyst I role involves assisting in the collection, management, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data to support various environmental and engineering projects. Responsibilities: - Compiles, processes, and manages GIS datasets, ensuring data integrity and organization - Uses publicly available data sources and discipline-based data models to support geospatial analyses - Maintains and updates geospatial databases using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Online and Enterprise GIS - Conducts geospatial analyses to support a variety of practices including biology, cultural, compliance and urban forestry - Develops and produces high-quality maps, figures, and spatial visualizations for reports and presentations - Works with lidar, imagery, and other remote sensing datasets to extract relevant geospatial information - Assists in field data collection using mobile GIS applications - Ensures accurate georeferencing and integration of collected data into GIS workflows - Supports environmental and engineering field teams with real-time mapping solutions - Works closely with project managers and analysts to interpret GIS needs and provide geospatial solutions - Leads small GIS projects and provides support for larger interdisciplinary projects - Communicates GIS concepts effectively to non-GIS team members to support decision-making - Ensures all GIS workflows comply with industry standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines - Follows best practices in GIS data management, cartography, and geospatial analysis - Manages time effectively to balance multiple projects and understand budget constraints Required Qualifications: - 1+ years' experience working with GIS, remote sensing, or geospatial analysis through internships, academic projects, or professional work - Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, GIS, Engineering, or a related field Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in ESRI's ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro and related extensions, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise GIS - Experience in acquiring and processing geospatial databases - Familiarity with data collection tools, including GPS, and remote sensing applications - Experience working with lidar and imagery processing is a plus - Experience with Python, SQL, or R for geospatial automation and analysis is a plus - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently Required Skills: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ESRI ArcGIS platform, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise GIS, Remote sensing, Spatial data analysis, Cartography, Geospatial data management, Lidar data processing, GPS data collection, Python, SQL, R