Data Management and Visualization Specialist

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Data Management and Visualization Specialist in our Anchorage, Alaska office. The position will have the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations related to contaminated site assessment & remediation, groundwater management, water treatment, and environmental due diligence for a diverse, national, private and public sector client base.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Learn more by visiting http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/ .

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and managing project-specific relational database applications using desktop (MS Access) and enterprise (MS SQL Server) database software;
• Developing comprehensive workflows and metadata to automate compilation of data from multiple sources and serve data to maps, reports and other tools;
• Compiling, verifying, analyzing, and reporting large and diverse datasets;
• Improving workflows and process efficiency using programming languages (e.g. R, Python, VBA);
• Interacting with internal and external providers to coordinate collection and transfer of data to project databases;
• Interacting with internal and external clients to support database management and data visualization for environmental engineering, geoscience, stormwater, and sustainable groundwater management projects; and
• Meeting client-driven deadlines, sometimes on compressed schedules, as part of a team of engineers and scientists working together to solve our clients’ problems.
  
  

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, mathematics, science, or geology. (required)
• Advanced degree in geography, computer science, mathematics, science, or geology or related field. (preferred)
  
  

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 1 year of technical training and experience in database technology and GIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail in quantitative work products, written communication, spelling, and grammar. (required)
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Access, including the ability to write complex formulas and visualize data effectively. (required)
• Working knowledge of database structure, query design, and maintenance. (required)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as R, Python, SQL, or Matlab. (preferred)
• Proficiency in web-based mapping applications. (preferred)
• Competency in, or ability to learn three-dimensional (3D) modeling and visualization software (e.g. Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), Leapfrog3D, etc.). (preferred)
• Knowledge of server architecture and web technology. (preferred)
• Experience with the front-end processes of collecting field data with various GPS units and the process of downloading and compiling the data. (preferred)
• Understanding and use of Graphic Design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). (preferred)
• Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection. (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)