Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities, and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

As a GIS Technician on our Construction Administration and Management team, you will aid our construction managers using ESRI's suite of products to collect and manage data from ongoing construction projects. You will use your experience and proficiency as a data analyst with ESRI software (ArcGIS Desktop & Pro) and skills AutoCAD. You will review and manipulate data, perform in-depth analysis, and provide compelling visualizations to aid in construction projects.
Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for both public and private projects to ensure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients' specific project (utility, transportation, water, and industrial) requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Participates in the development of GIS and CAD databases to support the construction administration team with a range of projects.
• Maintains maps, digitizing data collected from construction projects including utilities, earthwork, paving, and other data.
• Performs duties and troubleshooting by assisting team members in data collection using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble Access, and other software.
• Good knowledge of the general principles of GIS (Geographic Information Systems), CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Trimble Business Center.
• Ability to work independently on requests for geographic information, prepare and interpret data in a range of digital formats.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associates degree in GIS, Geography, or related field preferred, but not required
• Must have at least three (3) years of relevant GIS experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Previous heavy civil construction experience preferred
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble suite, GIS, and CAD software preferred

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Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:

• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Please note: The benefits listed above apply to full-time employees. If you're applying for an internship, you can learn more about internship-specific offerings and experiences at Olsson by visiting

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity 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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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