Overview

As a GIS Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing GIS software solutions that leverage spatial data to address business needs and enhance decision-making processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements, develop technical solutions, and ensure the quality and performance of GIS applications. Proficiency in Python, with a focus on Esri specific libraries like ArcPy and the ArcGIS API for Python, JavaScript, and ESRI products is essential for this role, as you will be leveraging these skills to develop GIS applications, integrate geospatial data, and build geo-processing tools and services.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python programming language, including experience with ArcPy for GIS automation and scripting.
• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, spatial data structures, and coordinate systems.
• Experience with JavaScript programming language and web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) for building interactive web-based GIS applications.
• Familiarity with ESRI products and platforms, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS API for JavaScript.
• Knowledge of geo-processing tools and spatial analysis techniques for GIS data manipulation and visualization.
• Strong database management skills, including experience with GIS databases (e.g., Enterprise Geodatabases on SQL Server) and SQL querying.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a passion for delivering high-quality GIS solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with geospatial data formats and standards, such as Shapefile, GeoJSON, and OGC standards (e.g., WMS, WFS).
• Knowledge of spatial analysis libraries and tools, such as Pandas, GDAL, Fiona, and Shapely.
• Previous internship or coursework in GIS development, geospatial analysis, or related fields.
• Understanding of agile software development methodologies and practices.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.