Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field.  

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a full-time, junior- level GIS, engineering or planning professional proficient in geospatial data analysis and management to provide GIS support for engineering and planning projects in our Raleigh, NC office. This position will be in-person with an option to go to a hybrid schedule at the discretion of team management.  

The successful candidate will work with the direction of the GIS Manager and project managers to provide GIS technical services for projects across several of Moffatt & Nichol’s business areas.  

Moffatt & Nichol’s GIS team supports a broad range of engineering and planning projects throughout the country and GIS staff can work and gain experience in many different practice areas aside from GIS-related tasks, according to business needs. Typical non-GIS opportunities involve working on bridge inspection teams and environmental field data collection. 

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.  

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.  

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Create cartographic products for permits, reports, presentations and proposals
• Search for, assess, process and manage data to support GIS and Geospatial projects
• Perform & document spatial & quantitative analysis as required for project needs
• Research, analysis and drafting for GIS projects
• Assists with design, development and input quality control for databases that are tailored to the client's end use
• Drafts all maps for GIS using related software
• Aids in developing company GIS standards and provides technical input on all GIS related issues
• Assists with maintenance and upkeep of installed GIS systems
• Keeps informed of changing technology for both hardware and software aspects of the GIS field
• Provides training and work direction to GIS Intern, monitors output. Other duties as assigned
• Promotes the success of the team through individual initiative, cooperation to achieve common goals and accommodation to change 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
• 2 – 5 years of experience in a GIS related role, with proven GIS experience. 
  • Any additional degree level will be considered as an additional year of experience.  (I.e. bachelor’s with 1 – 4 years; master’s with 0 – 3 years)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understand basic data management for GIS data using a Windows operating system
• Demonstrated proficiency in procuring, assessing and integrating geospatial data 
• Mapping portfolio that demonstrates basic cartographic competency
• Must be eligible to work on FEMA projects
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire 

Please include a sample of your GIS work with your application, any application submitted without a sample will not be considered.

Physical requirements: 

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. 

 

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 

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