GIS Professional

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a GIS Professional to perform a variety of work related to GIS in support of hydropower related projects in our Redmond, WA or Portland, OR office. Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position suggests 2 days in-office.

Salary: $80,000-$100,000/year (based on experience)

Who You Are

A GIS professional with a Bachelor of Science in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or closely related field and 6 years' relevant experience. FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Certification desired, but not required.

Knowledgeable: Expertise in GIS methodologies, analytical techniques, principles of data management, and maintaining data accuracy and integrity through quality assurance and quality control processes, with the ability to apply these skills to projects. Proficiency with ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online required, knowledge of open-source technologies such as, QGIS, R, and Python a plus. Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook software. . Knowledge of state and federal regulatory processes and ability to apply to projects is desired.

Experienced: Ability to prioritize and manage several assignments often with tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver high-quality results that exceed expectations. Ability to work independently, manage tasks done by others, and show flexibility on project teams to complete a diverse range of tasks. Highly detailoriented, thorough, and committed to routinely checking work for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.

Customer Service Mindset: Demonstrates a proactive customer service mindset by anticipating client needs, supporting project teams, and ensuring timely communication. Builds strong collaborative relationships with both clients and colleagues. Consistently prioritizes responsiveness and effective problem-solving in a consulting environment.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license.

About the Position

This position provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic applicant looking to further their career by using their experience and technical knowledge to collaborate with our team of scientists, regulatory professionals, and engineers on a range of projects related to the hydroelectric industry. Specific duties for this position may include:

• Develop highquality cartographic products for presentations, reports, and other communications
• Implement effective data management strategies to ensure organized retrieval, tracking, and submission of project data
• Digitize spatial data for analysis, visualization, and mapping
• Prepare clear and comprehensive metadata to document work products
• Conduct assigned QA/QC tasks in alignment with our quality management system
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and peers to support successful project execution

Discover Your Future at Kleinschmidt

At Kleinschmidt, we combine engineering expertise, regulatory know-how, and scientific skills to tackle the most challenging projects in renewable energy, water resources, and the natural environment. With over 50 years of experience, we stand out as one of North America's premier employee-owned consulting firms specializing in hydropower.

Our team thrives on passion and engagement, continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation and creativity. At Kleinschmidt, you'll find a vibrant community of professionals eager to share knowledge and help you achieve your career goals. We place technical excellence at the core of what we do, fostering an environment that prioritizes continuous learning and professional development. Join us and turn your potential into impactful solutions that define the future of our planet.

Our Process

Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Program
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
• 401(k) with 4% employer match and 100% immediate vesting
• 10 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Ownership

Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.