K Friese + Associates (KFA), a Lochner Company, is a leading provider of professional services in water, wastewater, drainage, transportation, and development reviews for public agencies. Our staff includes licensed civil engineers, certified transportation planners, project/construction managers, and construction inspectors.

In May 2023, KFA joined Lochner, a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients. Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve.

• Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project.
• Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Community-Minded: We are vested in the work we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve.
• Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
• Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent.

We are looking for a GIS professional to partner with Texas Water (water/wastewater, stormwater), Aviation, and other disciplines. The primary responsibilities for this entry-level position include working with our Project Managers and Engineers to provide mapping and analysis support on public infrastructure projects across our company offices. Working with Senior Staff you may incorporate scripting/automation efficiencies into data processing workflows and modeling; develop high-quality maps, charts, graphs, tables, and other figures that illustrate geospatial data; perform comparative analysis and thematic mapping of federal, state, county, and local datasets; and ensure data quality at all stages. In return, you will work with great clients, be paid a competitive salary, and be welcomed into our team from day one.

You are more than ready to help us get the job done right – as a knowledgeable professional committed to excellence and as a person who values integrity, respect, and communication. You have the desire and ability to take initiative, multi-task, adhere to schedules, use resources efficiently and effectively, successfully work with a diverse group of people, communicate clearly, and demonstrate a good work ethic. You are looking to grow professionally in a small company environment and to support the continued growth of our firm by providing excellent work and client care.

Requirements:

• Formal GIS Education- Professional Certificate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in a dedicated GIS role
• Proficiency with the Esri Suite: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS Online; including basic geoprocessing tools, 3D and Spatial Analyst extensions, online publishing, and creation of web apps
• Understanding of coordinate systems and transformations
• Extensive experience working in relational geospatial databases
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comfortable providing data, clear and standardized exhibits, and other visualization products with minimal oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with team members

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience converting DWG/DGN/DXF file format to GIS and vice versa
• Experience processing LiDAR data, beginning with LAS (or LAZ) datasets
• Familiarity with QGIS, Global Mapper, or other GIS programs
• Experience with ModelBuilder, Python, or other GIS scripting languages including SQL
• General Engineering or Aviation Engineering GIS support experience

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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