Project Engineer with GIS Analytical Skills

Overview

Join LMI as a skilled Project Engineer with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support a federal program management office in a fully remote role. Collaborate with our team of self-starters dedicated to delivering practical and efficient solutions that help keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate trade and travel. Some CONUS (Continental United States) travel may be required.

LMI: Innovation at the Pace of Need™

At LMI, we’re reimagining the path from insight to outcome at The New Speed of Possible™. Combining a legacy of over 60 years of federal expertise with our innovation ecosystem, we minimize time to value and accelerate mission success. We energize the brightest minds with emerging technologies to inspire creative solutioning and push the boundaries of capability. LMI advances the pace of progress, enabling our customers to thrive while adapting to evolving mission needs.

LMI offers a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, generous retirement contributions and leave policies; are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees. Come join the organization consistently ranked as a top workplace!

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of engineering projects for the installation and commissioning of new infrastructure and equipment.
• Manage, manipulate, and analyze large geospatial databases containing linear infrastructure to support planning, acquisition, deployment, and management of technologies and infrastructure for border protection.
• Monitor progress and performance against project plans, taking action to resolve problems and minimize delays; identify, develop, and gather resources necessary to complete projects.
• Develop visualizations of information for management decision-making and report metrics on project-specific data analysis.
• Maintain an ArcGIS Online portal application for efficient, hands-on geospatial analysis and perform rapid manipulation of spatial data using field and geometric calculators.
• Construct SQL search queries to locate, define, and isolate specific features within extensive databases and utilize feature layers to effectively symbolize and visualize rapidly changing geospatial data.
• Develop and implement industry-standard protocols and procedures for GIS applications and services, focusing on data modeling and distribution.
• Implement GIS project activities, including map production, geospatial data analysis, and development of data layers, with attention to linear construction considerations such as environmental and real estate issues.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (engineers, environmental specialists, real estate experts, logistics professionals, etc.) to conduct required analyses from datasets.
• Prioritize geospatial requests received from the government, including Senior Leadership, and participate in required planning and coordination calls.
• Provide periodic update reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geography, cartography, environmental science, information technology (IT), or a related discipline.
• At least five to ten (5-10) years of relevant experience in geospatial analysis and project engineering.
• Experience with data visualization and advanced skills using ESRI ArcPro or similar geospatial tools.
• Ability to rapidly provide geospatial analysis and create dynamic and static maps.
• Strong organizational skills, including time management, communication, goal setting, delegation, working under pressure, self-motivation, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and demonstrated experience facilitating collaboration across multiple workstreams.
• Problem-solving capabilities and strong oral and written communication skills.
• A true team player with a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a field related to geospatial analysis.
• Professional certification in GIS (e.g., GIS Professional, Esri Technical Certification in ArcGIS, or similar), PMP, Asset Management, or other project management certifications.

Requirements:

• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance use, and employment verifications. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

• Active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred.