Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist

About the opportunity

SWCA is seeking an Assistant Project GIS Specialist (HR Title = Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist) to support Natural and Cultural Resources projects across SWCA’s Nevada and Southwest operations. In this role, you will take ownership of GIS solutions, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to a variety of projects across the region and nationally.

This position is available for hybrid work arrangements in Las Vegas, NV or Reno, NV, with consideration for highly qualified remote candidates elsewhere in Nevada or nearby locations. This is an hourly, regular (with benefits), position.

Those who are a few months’ shy of experience are also encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

As an Assistant Project GIS Specialist, you will transform complex data into actionable insights and high-quality maps that support project teams and clients. You will leverage your GIS expertise, analytical skills, and project experience to deliver impactful products while maintaining high standards and collaborating closely with your team.

• Lead GIS Projects: Manage small to moderately sized GIS projects from start to finish, coordinating with subject matter experts and team leads to deliver accurate, timely results.
• Analyze and Manage Data: Organize, maintain, and analyze large, complex datasets; perform geoprocessing, spatial analysis, modeling, and database design to meet technical and regulatory needs.
• Create High-Quality Maps: Develop cartographic-quality maps and report figures—from field-ready guides to complex analytical products—following SWCA or client standards.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Serve as a go-to resource for GIS solutions, troubleshoot complex problems, perform QA/QC, and build tools or scripts to streamline workflows.
• Integrate Field and Web GIS: Build and maintain web maps and apps via ArcGIS Online; support field operations using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and other mobile platforms.
• Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with project teams, communicate priorities, and occasionally mentor junior staff to support project success and team growth.

This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for GIS deliverables, expand your technical expertise, and have a meaningful impact on natural and cultural resources management across the Southwest Subregion.

Experience and qualifications for success

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate).
• At least three (3) years of post-education GIS experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and cartographic design.

Preferred / Helpful:

• Previous experience as a GIS professional in the environmental or cultural resource management industry highly preferred
• Archaeology or cultural resources experience with the ability to meet SOI Professional Standards for Archaeology and/or meet the Nevada SHPO requirements to access NVCRIS data.
• Experience managing large, complex databases, including designing schemas and domains.
• Supporting field operations using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, or similar tools.
• GIS project management experience and the ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• QA/QC experience and familiarity with workflow automation using Python, SQL, or similar tools.
• Experience in environmental consulting projects involving regulatory compliance or federal land management agencies such as the BLM, USGS, USFWS, USACE, etc.
• Active involvement in technical or professional GIS organizations.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. 

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email  accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. 

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good-faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. 

An employee in this Nevada-based position can expect a rate between $27.56/hour to $35.36/hour, depending on experience, geographic locations, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Employees in this position are eligible for consideration for SWCA’s annual bonus program, which provides awards based on individual and organizational performance. To review additional benefits associated with this position, click here: https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits 

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

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