CADD Draftsperson/GIS Specialist

GBTS is a leading environmental consulting firm dedicated to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Our team of experts works across various industries to deliver high-quality services in environmental planning, compliance, and management.

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented CAD/GIS Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS) to support environmental projects. This role involves creating, analyzing, and managing spatial data and maps, as well as producing high-quality technical drawings and visualizations for environmental assessments, permitting, and planning.

Position Details: 

• Pay: Starting at $75K/yr
• In-office position located at 22 IBM Road, Poughkeepsie NY
• Hours: M-F 8am-4pm or 9am-4pm
• Benefits start day 1! 

• Develop and maintain GIS databases, maps, and spatial data for environmental projects.
• Create detailed CAD drawings, layouts, and designs for environmental site plans, remediation projects, and infrastructure development.
• Perform spatial analysis and modeling to support environmental impact assessments and decision-making.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and scientists to provide GIS and CAD support for various environmental projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in CAD and GIS work.
• Prepare high-quality visualizations, including maps, charts, and 3D models, to communicate complex data effectively.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and other surveying tools, as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to GIS and CAD software.
• Stay updated on advancements in GIS and CAD technologies and recommend improvements to workflows.

Required:

Bachelor's degree required.

3 years of professional related experience in Environmental Consulting.

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2+ years of experience in CAD and GIS, preferably in an environmental consulting or related industry.

Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D).

Strong understanding of spatial data management, geoprocessing, and cartographic principles.

Experience with GPS data collection and integration into GIS platforms.

Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes is a plus.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

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We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.