Spatial Analyst

Due to our sustained organisational growth, we are currently seeking an early to mid-career spatial analyst to join our Biodiversity Team. You will be responsible and accountable for:

• Contributing to delivery of projects using spatial technology solutions for our client
• Developing GIS, remote sensing, spatial modelling, Data Management and Cartographic / mapping skills
• Working with both the ecology and GIS teams across Australia to deliver spatial products such as habitat mapping and models, remote sensing assessments, cartographic mapping and other technical services as part of a broader, multidisciplinary team
• Providing mentorship and support to ecologists in using spatial technologies
• Work on a diverse range of environmental projects and programs within a broad multi-disciplinary context across Australia – honing your skills in spatial technology, remote sensing, GIS and mapping.

What do you need? Our people are passionate technical specialists that enjoy the wide range of benefits and diversity of consultancy life. We are keen to find like-minded professionals that have the following experience and attributes:

• 2-4 years relevant professional experience
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in GIS / Spatial Sciences / Surveying (Bachelor or Post-graduate level)
• Experience working on environmental and ecological projects
• Exceptional teamwork and relationship building skills
• Ability to thrive in fast paced project environments and multi-task
• Drive to develop GIS and Spatial Information technology skills and applications

Mandatory:

• Familiarity with ESRI Suite (ArcPro) for map production and analysis
• Familiarity with QGIS
• A background in environmental sciences and/or ecology
• Experience with remote sensing analysis for environmental applications
• Experience with habitat mapping and modelling
• Strong report writing skills

Desired:

• Experience with LiDAR and photogrammetric data (both aerial and drone)
• Knowledge of species distribution modelling approaches and best practices
• Experience with ArcGIS Online
• Experience working in Carbon Sequestration and/or renewables
• Familiarity with Queensland vegetation types and ecosystems
• Python programming skills
• Strong statistical analysis skills
• Experience working with CAD

Who We Are: As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status. Thank you for your interest in ERM.