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RE / SPEC Inc.

Associate GIS Consultant

RE / SPEC Inc., Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Overview 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.

Responsibilities

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 Minimum Qualifications (Experience : 25 years) :

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 include:

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1

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