GIS Specialist - CADD (Rail/Transit Projects)

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a GIS Specialist to be based in Sacramento, CA. This job is open to remote work 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Civil Engineering Manager and the Assistant Director of Engineering and the CADD Specialist, the GIS Resource performs as a team member and aids with the conversion of CAD files to GIS with Asset Management levels and attributes through FME scripts, the management of the design and construction drawings/exhibits and data management of the ArcGIS data environment. The employee works in the Engineering Services Branch, which is part of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Office of Program Delivery.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the GIS team to update and maintain the web apps (Viewers), GIS services, and data layers.
• Works with ArcGIS enterprise portal, ArcPro, GIS Services, Web maps, and Web apps.
• GeoView meetings and coordination with the Engineering team.
• GeoView service layers update and maintenance.
• GeoView app configuration, updates, and Enhancements.
• Linking GeoView data layers with Engineering data packs on SharePoint (RFCs, DCNs, DVRs, DLs).
• Updating Engineering data layers and HSR base data layers according to the latest updates delivered to the GIS team.
• Updating guidelines and manuals for the Engineering team according to the GeoView updates.
• Updating current FME scripts and develope new ones as required.
• Handling engineering-related GIS analysis and mapping requests

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of practical experience in transportation projects of significant size, with management responsibility
• Expert knowledge of BIM model-based design software – Power InRoads, Power Railtrack, Open Roads Designer, and OpenRail Designer. Familiar with BIM environment is a plus.
• Proficiency and knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite - Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of high-speed rail CADD requirements

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

About AECOM

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