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... GIS). Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Geography ... graduate course work in at least one other constituent discipline. Disciplines include: Earth ...

GIS Technician Intern

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The GIS Intern will collaborate closely with GIS staff to support a range of projects, including ... Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental ...

GIS Technician Intern

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

The GIS Intern will collaborate closely with GIS staff to support a range of projects, including ... Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate environmental science, biology, environmental ...

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How much do gis graduate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for gis graduate in the United States is $28.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a GIS Graduate job?

A GIS Graduate job is an entry-level position for recent graduates with a degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related field. These roles typically involve working with spatial data, mapping software, and GIS tools to analyze geographic information. Responsibilities may include data collection, map creation, spatial analysis, and supporting senior GIS professionals. GIS Graduates often work in industries such as urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and government agencies. This role provides hands-on experience to develop technical skills and advance in a GIS career.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on as a GIS Graduate?

As a GIS Graduate, you can expect to assist with data collection, spatial analysis, and the creation of maps for various applications like urban planning, environmental monitoring, or infrastructure development. You'll often work with large datasets, conduct fieldwork or data validation, and produce visual or technical reports to support team objectives. Collaboration with more experienced GIS professionals, project managers, and other departments is common, providing valuable opportunities to learn and broaden your technical expertise. These diverse tasks will help you build a strong foundation for specialized or advanced GIS roles in the future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Gis Graduate position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GIS Graduate, you need foundational knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis, mapping, and a relevant degree in geography, environmental science, or a related field. Familiarity with software like ArcGIS, QGIS, and proficiency in spatial databases or programming languages such as Python or SQL is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills set candidates apart in collaborative project environments. These skills are crucial for accurately analyzing spatial data, creating insightful maps, and supporting informed decision-making in sectors such as urban planning, environmental management, or utilities.

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Infographic showing various Gis Graduate job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,329 per year, or $28.5 per hour.
GIS Programming Scripting Specialist

GIS Programming Scripting Specialist

Arcadis

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Arcadis rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a qualified individual for a GIS Programming/Scripting Specialist candidate to provide analytical and coding support for web service development, mobile applications, python scripting, and GIS application development for local and state Departments of Transportation. Projects focus on data management, visualization, reporting, analysis, and maintenance of enterprise Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using Esri based software. 

This role will sit within the larger Global Mobility Business Area. We partner with our clients across the globe to design thriving and connected cities and communities that enable opportunity for all and keep the world moving. Climate change, urbanization and digitization trends are requiring today's mobility projects and systems to address an evolving set of demands from the world's growing population. We design connected, sustainable solutions that integrate existing infrastructure with new technologies, and optimize the mobility of people and goods

Role accountabilities:

The ideal candidate will have experience programming and developing applications using Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, as well as creating scripts to integrate, transform, convert, and validate enterprise data stores. They should be skilled in developing web services for interrogating and distributing enterprise data, and adept at leveraging code repositories such as GitHub, including push/pull activities using DevOps practices. The candidate will be responsible for developing databases and schemas within Oracle and SQL Server environments, and for creating FME or KNIME workflows and processes to further support data integration and validation. 

Additional responsibilities include analyzing and creating datasets to support enterprise reporting and distribution needs, integrating datasets for reporting purposes, and identifying and designing data business processes and use cases. The role also involves validation, troubleshooting, and error resolution of applications, data transformations, and related processes, as well as working with GIS datasets utilizing Esri technologies.

Work location is flexible. A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Experience:

  • Bachelors in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
  • 2 or more years' post-graduate experience in technology/visualization software, or relevant experience/qualifying certification.

Preferred Experience:

  • Exposure to programing languages (Java, C#/C++, .Net, etc.).
  • Exposure to scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, JSON, SQL, XML, etc.).
  • Exposure to frontend languages (HTML5, CSS, etc.).
  • Exposure to Cloud Services (Azure, AWS, etc,).
  • Safe Software FME Desktop, FME Server, FME Cloud or KNIME.
  • Esri ArcGIS Pro products (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Portal, Survey123, etc.).
  • Linear referencing toolsets.
  • Extensive familiarity with enterprise database environments, including versioning concepts (Oracle, SQL Server).
  • Demonstrating progressive and analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced Analytics and Data Visualization techniques. Experience working with web services.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $68,187-120,947. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.


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About Arcadis

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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Highlands Ranch, CO, US