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CAD/GIS Operator (Atlanta) — Environmental Resource Management

Posted on by September 14, 2017

ERM is seeking a detailed, self-starting CAD/GIS Operator to join our consulting firm in Atlanta, Georgia.  You will provide high-quality drafting support to our Project Managers and Partners for a range of site investigation, remediation, design, construction/demolition management, and environmental compliance and planning projects across the U.S. This is a great opportunity to work with a global environmental leader in an exciting industry!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide high-quality technical support for drafting, graphics, data visualization, ArcMap and AutoCAD needs on projects and proposals, while successfully juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks.
  • Prepare site plans and grading plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (not mandatory but considered a plus).
  • Prepare groundwater elevation and contaminant concentration contour maps, geological cross-sections, 2D/3D visualization (EVS/MVS or equivalent), and conceptual site model depictions.
  • Prepare grading plans, cut/fill cross-sections, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, and civil/mechanical design details.
  • Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
  • Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM’s management system, format and quality standards.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associates or BA/BS degree, or relevant technical trade school certification, and 5+ years of relevant experience (preferably in environmental consulting/services industry).
  • Experience preparing/delivering work described above and using relevant software.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; proven problem solving abilities.
  • Ability to succeed in a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments with different people both in the Atlanta office and other ERM offices, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Local candidates preferred

 

TO APPLY:

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter below. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email, and requested to complete a pre-interview questionnaire. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Thank you for your interest in ERM!

ABOUT ERM:

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We have more than 160 offices in over 40 countries and territories employing more than 4,500 people who work on projects around the world. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients. We have worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing.

For over 40 years we have been working with clients around the world and in diverse industry sectors to help them to understand and manage their environmental, health, safety, risk and social impacts. The key sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Manufacturing, Chemical and Pharmaceutical. All face critical sustainability challenges and our clients in these and many other areas rely on our ability to assist them operate more sustainably which has a positive impact on our planet.

Our people are outstanding, our workplace is energized! And we continuously strive to be the preferred place for environmental and other professionals to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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.

For more information see here.

Intown Chapter’s Quarterly Happy Hour – Atlanta, Georgia

Posted on by September 13, 2017
Intown Chapter’s Quarterly Happy Hour – Atlanta, Georgia
What: Intown Chapter’s Quarterly Happy Hour
When: Thursday, September 14th / 6pm to 8pm (Presentation starts @ 6:30pm)
This event is FREE and open to the public / No registration required / All Welcome
Presentation Description: Train derailments involving passenger cars or hazardous materials has been a potential threat to public safety with the increased traffic on our roadways and railways, and the intersection of both. In 2008 Congress mandated that American railroads develop technology to automatically stop a train that is detected to be traveling in an unsafe manner. This technology, Positive Train Control (PTC), is harnessing all the technology of the 21st Century to make our railways even safer. GIS technology is the starring role in PTC technology, as it binds all the data together into one onboard file for the engineer to engage. Come to our happy hour on September 14th to hear the challenges Norfolk Southern has faced in creating PTC technology, and how NSGIS has met all of these challenges with innovative scripting tools and comprehensive QA workflows to deliver concrete rail topologies meeting annual federal mandates.
Presenter’s Bio: Ona Strikas began her love affair with GIS while studying Environmental Science and Public Policy at Harvard University for her Bachelor’s degree. She then followed her environmental passion out west to work in salmon restoration in Washington State. Thereafter selecting and completing a Master’s Degree in Geography at Florida State University with a Master’s thesis describing the spatial statistics of airmass-thunderstorm-produced lightning over North Georgia. She has specialized in vector data, and linear referenced systems, by way of hydrology and transportation research projects. Ona joined Norfolk Southern Engineering Department’s Positive Train Control GIS team in January 2017, her most fulfilling GIS occupation to date.

Intown Chapter’s Quarterly Happy Hour – Atlanta, Georgia

Posted on by September 13, 2017
Intown Chapter’s Quarterly Happy Hour – Atlanta, Georgia
What: Intown Chapter’s Quarterly Happy Hour
When: Thursday, September 14th / 6pm to 8pm (Presentation starts @ 6:30pm)
This event is FREE and open to the public / No registration required / All Welcome
Presentation Description: Train derailments involving passenger cars or hazardous materials has been a potential threat to public safety with the increased traffic on our roadways and railways, and the intersection of both. In 2008 Congress mandated that American railroads develop technology to automatically stop a train that is detected to be traveling in an unsafe manner. This technology, Positive Train Control (PTC), is harnessing all the technology of the 21st Century to make our railways even safer. GIS technology is the starring role in PTC technology, as it binds all the data together into one onboard file for the engineer to engage. Come to our happy hour on September 14th to hear the challenges Norfolk Southern has faced in creating PTC technology, and how NSGIS has met all of these challenges with innovative scripting tools and comprehensive QA workflows to deliver concrete rail topologies meeting annual federal mandates.
Presenter’s Bio: Ona Strikas began her love affair with GIS while studying Environmental Science and Public Policy at Harvard University for her Bachelor’s degree. She then followed her environmental passion out west to work in salmon restoration in Washington State. Thereafter selecting and completing a Master’s Degree in Geography at Florida State University with a Master’s thesis describing the spatial statistics of airmass-thunderstorm-produced lightning over North Georgia. She has specialized in vector data, and linear referenced systems, by way of hydrology and transportation research projects. Ona joined Norfolk Southern Engineering Department’s Positive Train Control GIS team in January 2017, her most fulfilling GIS occupation to date.

City of Covington GIS Internship

Posted on by July 12, 2017

The City of Covington is currently seeking applicants for a GIS Intern position in the GIS Department. An intern is needed to help support the City’s professional GIS staff with some of the duties listed below, and to collaborate with Newton County employees, as well. This internship will serve as an excellent opportunity for a current college/university student to gain valuable, on-the-job experience while assisting with the development and advancement of Covington’s GIS program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates global positioning system (GPS) equipment and mobile devices to collect field data.
• Produces maps for internal customers and the general public.
• Scans/digitizes paper maps and plans.
• Drafts and updates metadata and other support documentation.
• May edit map layers and geodatabases.
• May design, develop, and deploy web and mobile GIS applications.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with a major in Geography, GIS, or closely related field. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of cartographic design principles and practices.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS Desktop software (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro).
• Experience with web or mobile GIS applications, such as: ArcGIS Online, Esri’s Collector app, or Trimble GPS.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment.

The pay rate for the position is $12/hour and the internship is part-time/temporary. The selected applicant(s) may work up to 29.5 hours per week and the internship is funded until June 30, 2018. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to tlawrence@cityofcovington.org by August 4, 2017. No phone calls, please.

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.