Job Description

RESPEC is seeking an Associate GIS Consultant to support water utilities and natural resources projects. You will maintain high-quality geospatial datasets, produce clear analytical and cartographic outputs, and collaborate closely with engineers and project managers. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented GIS professional who enjoys production work, data QA/QC, and teamwork, with opportunities to grow into automation, UAV/LiDAR, 3D, and geospatial AI.

What You’ll Do:

· Build and maintain geodatabases; convert plans/as-builts/field notes into accurate features and attributes.

· Perform spatial analysis; create high-quality maps, layouts, dashboards, and web maps/apps (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise).

· Enforce rigorous QA/QC; document metadata and follow established workflows/standards and naming conventions.

· Publish/manage web layers; support field and mobile data collection; integrate GPS/GNSS data.

· Collaborate with PMs/engineers; deliver timely data extracts/figures; communicate progress and risks.

· Contribute to SOPs and process improvements; learn/apply emerging tech (UAV, LiDAR, 3D, AI).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Experience: 2–5 years):

• Strong technical skills in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, and geodatabase management
• Understanding of engineering plans, as-builts and other technical documentation.
• Familiarity with hydrology, water utilities, and/or natural resources datasets
• Detail-oriented with strong data QA/QC practices
• Ability to follow established workflows and support project managers/engineers
• Willingness to assist with field data collection
• Ability to perform spatial analysis and produce high-quality cartographic outputs

Nice to Have:

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with UAV photogrammetry or LiDAR processing (e.g., Drone2Map, Pix4D, LAS/LAZ workflows).
• Exposure to Python or SQL for geoprocessing automation (ArcPy, ModelBuilder, Arcade helpful).
• Exposure to 3D GIS/scene layers, BIM/GIS integration, or point cloud management.
• Interest in geospatial AI/ML (feature extraction, change detection) and desire to grow in this area.

Additional Information

Work Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days/week in office; 2 days remote. (Denver/Co Springs/Loveland)
• Occasional fieldwork or short trips to client sites or other RESPEC offices may be required.

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)

· Professional Development and Training

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

· Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.