GIS Consultant - Geotechnical Engineering

Role Summary As a Geohazard and Geospatial professional, you will be working closely with Geotechnical, Geology and Risk Resilience teams in WSP India on global projects. Ideal candidate for this role would have past experience of working in Transport and Civil Infrastructure domains especially in quantitative risk assessment of geo-hazards using geospatial data and tools. You would be expected to have an educational background in GIS plus Geology/Geohazards with at least, 4+ years of professional experience. Responsibilities Gather spatial data for a variety of resilience and other projects, construct and manage database, analyse data to provide valuable insights. Produce spatial maps using best practice cartography Use programming to generate the required spatial outputs and where necessary present data through web portals. Maintain knowledge of appropriate technical standards, legislation, codes of practice and New Zealand standards. Track industry trends and best practice and standards in GIS Ensure assignments are completed on schedule or in a timely manner and within budget. Work in sync with multidisciplinary, crosscultural and geographically distributed teams; Integrate technical inputs from project peers to deliver the project outcome. Contribute on an on-going basis toward maintaining a safe working environment both for yourself and for those working with you or in your close vicinity; Ensure that confidentiality is respected, and proper work ethics are maintained at all times. Desired Skills Good cartographic skills in displaying information; Familiarity with 3-dimensional data and ability to produce 3D maps and models. Strong capability in digitising and capturing data using ArcGIS or qGIS and ability to work with different ESRI suite of software; Aptitude for working across different platforms and spatial formats. Proficient in data management skills; Good analytical skills and attention to detail. Familiarity with python scripting and a range of digital tools used in GIS domain. Good interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written communication and particularly the ability to present ideas, information and advice in a way that is understandable by a range of audiences. Software Proficiencies Demonstrable hands-on proficiencies in a broad range of GIS tools, especially ESRI ArcGIS (both desktop and online) Coding and scripting skills would be preferred: Python, JavaScript, SQL, R, HTML/CSS, C++/C# Experience in quantitative Risk Assessment tools like @Risk, Frontline Solver etc. preferred. Qualifications MSc or MTech in Geology or Geo-Hazards or Geotechnical Engineering; With PG Diploma in Geographic Information System. OR MSc or MTech in Remote Sensing Geographic Information System with BSc or BTech in Geology or Earth Science or Geoscience domains. Membership of a relevant international professional body preferred. Experience 4+ years of hands-on professional experience Past experience in global consulting organisations preferred