Geospatial Specialist

This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a JACOBS U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates.

We're seeking a highly motivated 3D Geospatial Specialist to join our Digital Delivery team, with a focus on enabling early-phase masterplanning through advanced geospatial tools and workflows. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about digital transformation in the built environment.

You'll be responsible for setting up and managing geospatial platforms such as Autodesk Forma, ArcGIS, CityEngine, Civil 3D, Revit, Esri and other relevant software to support early-stage planning and analysis. Your work will lay the digital foundation for masterplanning efforts, which will later be transitioned to our detailed design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and manage geospatial tools for early masterplanning workflows

Develop and maintain 3D GIS models to support spatial analysis and scenario planning

Extract, clean, and visualize geospatial data from multiple sources

Collaborate with planning and design teams to integrate geospatial insights into project strategies

Lead digital execution during early project phases and ensure smooth handoff to downstream teams

Document workflows and provide training / support to team members as needed

Manage and maintain shared coordinates in the Revit Ecosystem based on Civil 3D design models

Proven experience with ArcGIS, CityEngine, Civil 3D, Autodesk Forma, Esri and / or other geospatial or BIM tools

Strong background in 3D GIS modeling, spatial analysis, and data extraction

Familiarity with urban planning, infrastructure, or early design workflows

Ability to work independently and proactively identify digital opportunities

Excellent communication, leadership and documentation skills

Ideally, you'll have

• Experience with scripting (Python, Dynamo), cloud platforms, or interoperability between GIS and BIM

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