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Geospatial Data Scientist

AECOM Corp. - Worldwide
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

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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

The Water Division of AECOM is seeking a creative, motivated, and highly talented Geospatial Data Scientist with a focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for employment in our Baltimore, Maryland office. The ideal candidate will have experience in GIS and data science, demonstrating strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills. This role involves supporting engineering, modeling, and inspection teams by automating ETL processes using Python, R, and SQL programming languages.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensure the seamless adoption of new tools and processes with minimal oversight.
  • Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture; assemble large, complex data sets to meet business requirements.
  • Identify, design, and implement process improvements, such as automating manual workflows, optimizing data delivery, and redesigning infrastructure for scalability.
  • Maintain infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of data from diverse sources using SQL and Azure 'Big Data' technologies for GIS consumption.
  • Build analytics tools to provide actionable insights, improve operational efficiency, and track key business performance metrics.
  • Develop custom tools and widgets for ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to address data-related technical issues and support data infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in GIS, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 2 years of experience in GIS, data science, data engineering, or cloud programming or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Experience in SQL (NoSQL, Azure SQL DB, Azure Data Lake, or Google Cloud Platform/AWS), Python, and R.
  • Experience in ETL processes and automation.
  • Experience with API frameworks such as ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, R-ArcGIS, CityWorks API, Flask, and Django.
  • Experience with the ESRI suite, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Hubs, Dashboards, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS for Power BI.
  • Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Query.
  • Valid US Driver's License, and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's motor vehicle records review.
  • As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience in GIS, data science, data engineering, or cloud programming.
  • Familiarity with cloud storage solutions such as Azure and AWS.
  • Experience with desktop GIS software packages, including Esri's ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise).
  • Proficiency in creating, managing, editing, and manipulating spatial data in various formats.
  • Experience working with spatial and non-spatial databases.
  • Ability to work in both office and field settings.
  • Strong multitasking skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a team environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills for working with unstructured and varied datasets.

Additional Information
  • Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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