GIS Team Lead - Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our team is growing and we are seeking a full-time, mid-level GIS professional with 5 to 10 years of experience in terrain development, cartography, scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or R), ModelBuilder, or similar automation experience to support modeling and planning projects. Preferred candidates should have a proven track record of leadership in project and team management. Experience in conducting flood hazard analysis, floodplain mapping, vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and mitigation projects is highly valued. This position will be in-office at our Raleigh, NC location. A hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office and 2 working from home may be permitted. 

As the successful new hire, you will develop workflows and lead multi-discipline teams to provide GIS technical services for projects across several of Moffatt & Nichol’s business areas (e.g., water, coastal, port, marine, environmental, and transportation).

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 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among 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.

• Assists with the leading and training of small teams to solve geospatial problems and implement complicated technical solutions 
• Develops workflows to meet business needs and assists with the management junior staff to create internal and external deliverables
• Creates cartographic products for permits, reports, presentations and proposals that meet FEMA standards and guidelines for deliverables
• Develops seamless digital elevation models from terrain and bathymetric data from existing data sources
• Automates GIS tasks through script development and modeling tools, especially in Python, ArcPy, MATLAB, GDAL and GRASS
• Performs and documents spatial and quantitative analyses as required for project needs with minimal oversight
• Designs, developments and inputs quality control for databases that are tailored to the client's end use
• Drafts maps using GIS related software including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS
• Applies geoprocessing tools for spatial, image, and surface analyses and data transformation
• Supports company GIS standards and provide 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 industry (e.g., artificial intelligence / machine learning)
• Promotes the success of the team through individual initiative, cooperation to achieve common goals and accommodation to change

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geospatial Science, Geographic Information Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline or equivalent experience 
• 5 to 10 years of GIS experience
• At least 2 years of experience managing geospatial projects along with supervision responsibilities
• Experience with federal projects such as FEMA, DoD, or USACE strongly desired
• Understanding of complex data management for GIS data using a Windows operating system
• Demonstrated proficiency in procuring, assessing and integrating geospatial data into project workflows
• Mapping portfolio that demonstrates basic cartographic competency
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171