Respec
RESPEC is seeking an Associate GIS Consultant to support water utilities and natural resources projects. You will maintain high-quality geospatial datasets, produce clear analytical and cartographic outputs, and collaborate closely with engineers and project managers. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented GIS professional who enjoys production work, data QA/QC, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow into automation, UAV/LiDAR, 3D, and geospatial AI.
What Youll Do:
Build and maintain geodatabases; convert plans/as-builts/field notes into accurate features and attributes.
Perform spatial analysis; create high-quality maps, layouts, dashboards, and web maps/apps (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise).
Enforce rigorous QA/QC; document metadata and follow established workflows/standards and naming conventions.
Publish/manage web layers; support field and mobile data collection; integrate GPS/GNSS data.
Collaborate with PMs/engineers; deliver timely data extracts/figures; communicate progress and risks.
Contribute to SOPs and process improvements; learn/apply emerging tech (UAV, LiDAR, 3D, AI).
Qualifications:
Strong technical skills in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and geodatabase management. Understanding of engineering plans, as-builts and other technical documentation. Familiarity with hydrology, water utilities, and/or natural resources datasets. Detail-oriented with strong data QA/QC practices. Ability to follow established workflows and support project managers/engineers. Willingness to assist with field data collection. Ability to perform spatial analysis and produce high-quality cartographic outputs.
Nice to Have:
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, or willingness to obtain within 6 months. Experience with UAV photogrammetry or LiDAR processing (e.g., Drone2Map, Pix4D, LAS/LAZ workflows). Exposure to Python or SQL for geoprocessing automation (ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Arcade helpful).
Exposure to 3D GIS/scene layers, BIM/GIS integration, or point cloud management. Interest in geospatial AI/ML (feature extraction, change detection) and desire to grow in this area.
Additional Information:
Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in office; 2 days remote. (Denver/Co Springs/Loveland) Occasional fieldwork or short trips to client sites or other RESPEC offices may be required.
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period. Featured Benefits:
Flexible Work Schedules Paid Parental Leave 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%) Professional Development and Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation:
$65,000-$65,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr
Qualifications:
Strong technical skills in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and geodatabase management. Understanding of engineering plans, as-builts and other technical documentation. Familiarity with hydrology, water utilities, and/or natural resources datasets. Detail-oriented with strong data QA/QC practices. Ability to follow established workflows and support project managers/engineers. Willingness to assist with field data collection. Ability to perform spatial analysis and produce high-quality cartographic outputs.
Nice to Have:
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, or willingness to obtain within 6 months. Experience with UAV photogrammetry or LiDAR processing (e.g., Drone2Map, Pix4D, LAS/LAZ workflows). Exposure to Python or SQL for geoprocessing automation (ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Arcade helpful).
Exposure to 3D GIS/scene layers, BIM/GIS integration, or point cloud management. Interest in geospatial AI/ML (feature extraction, change detection) and desire to grow in this area.
Additional Information:
Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in office; 2 days remote. (Denver/Co Springs/Loveland) Occasional fieldwork or short trips to client sites or other RESPEC offices may be required.
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period. Featured Benefits:
Flexible Work Schedules Paid Parental Leave 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%) Professional Development and Training Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation:
$65,000-$65,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr