About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we're expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other - and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We're passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity Impact

The GIS Analyst supports the development of spatial data management solutions and analytics to enhance project and operational outcomes. This role is responsible for managing project phases, collaborating with project teams, and integrating new and existing datasets to conduct analyses. A strong emphasis will be placed on experience with Esri Utility Network, including water and electric data models, to support need assessments, Utility Network Implementations, network rule modifications, and system integrations. The GIS Analyst prepares paper and digital deliverables, establishes and maintains GIS systems, and evaluates processes to provide actionable insights for internal and external clients

Key Responsibilities

• Performs advanced geospatial data manipulation, management, and analysis to support a wide range of projects.
• Integrates CAD and GIS workflows, leveraging ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, and Bentley MicroStation to meet project requirements.
• Configures and manages ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, and ArcGIS Online (Web GIS) environments to support enterprise geospatial needs.
• Develops and deploys GIS applications, including Experience Builder, Story Maps, custom applications, and mobile solutions such as Survey123, and Field Maps.
• Utilizes ArcGIS Desktop and related tools to create, edit, and analyze spatial data.
• Conducts cartographic design and visualization to effectively communicate complex spatial information.
• Applies GIS tools for network modeling and analysis, with a strong emphasis on Utility Network (water and electric) data models to support asset management, operations, and decision making.
• Designs, configures, and supports Esri Utility Network implementations, including development and maintenance of water and electric data models, rules, and network topology.
• Supports migration of legacy GIS and CAD data into Utility Network schemas, including data mapping, validation, and QA/QC workflows.
• Processes and analyzes UAV/drone imagery and point cloud data to enhance project deliverables.
• Conceptualizes and executes projects from start to finish, collaborating with internal teams and external clients.
• Provides GIS training and technical expertise to staff; educates users on CAD and GIS programs and their effective use.
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency through expanded GIS adoption.
• Designs and implements tools to automate workflows and improve processes (e.g., Python, ModelBuilder).
• Communicates regularly with clients to understand needs, provide updates, and deliver solutions.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in GIS related field (Survey Technology, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science) or related field of study preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' job-related experience
• Licensure/Certification: GIS Certificate preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Esri Utility Network, including water and/or electric utility data model design, configuration, or implementation (highly preferred).
• Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field.
• Proficient in CAD and GIS integration, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Bentley MicroStation, SQL/and Server infrastructure and other related software programs.
• Experience with UAV/Drone and Point cloud data preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

Impact. The GIS Analyst supports the development of spatial data management solutions and analytics to enhance project and operational outcomes. This role is responsible for managing project phases, collaborating with project teams, and integrating new and existing datasets to conduct analyses. A strong emphasis will be placed on experience with Esri Utility Network, including water and electric data models, to support need assessments, Utility Network Implementations, network rule modifications, and system integrations. The GIS Analyst prepares paper and digital deliverables, establishes and maintains GIS systems, and evaluates processes to provide actionable insights for internal and external clients. Key Responsibilities. Performs advanced geospatial data manipulation, management, and analysis to support a wide range of projects. Integrates CAD and GIS workflows, leveraging ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, and Bentley Micro. Station to meet project requirements. Configures and manages ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, and ArcGIS Online (Web GIS) environments to support enterprise geospatial needs. Develops and deploys GIS applications, including Experience Builder, Story Maps, custom applications, and mobile solutions such as Survey 123, and Field Maps. Utilizes ArcGIS Desktop and related tools to create, edit, and analyze spatial data. Conducts cartographic design and visualization to effectively communicate complex spatial information. Applies GIS tools for network modeling and analysis, with a strong emphasis on Utility Network (water and electric) data models to support asset management, operations, and decision making. Designs, configures, and supports Esri Utility Network implementations, including development and maintenance of water and electric data models, rules, and network topology. Supports migration of legacy GIS and CAD data into Utility Network schemas, including data mapping, validation, and QA/ QC workflows. Processes and analyzes UAV/drone imagery and point cloud data to enhance project deliverables. Conceptualizes and executes projects from start to finish, collaborating with internal teams and external clients. Provides GIS training and technical expertise to staff; educates users on CAD and GIS programs and their effective use. Identifies opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency through expanded GIS adoption. Designs and implements tools to automate workflows and improve processes (e.g., Python, Model. Builder). Communicates regularly with clients to understand needs, provide updates, and deliver solutions. Education and Experience. Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in GIS related field (Survey Technology, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Computer Science) or related field of study preferred. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' job-related experience. Licensure/ Certification: GIS Certificate preferred. Preferred Qualifications. Experience with Esri Utility Network, including water and/or electric utility data model design, configuration, or implementation (highly preferred). Demonstrates a strong desire to expand knowledge and take on new responsibilities within the field. Proficient in CAD and GIS integration, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Bentley Micro. Station, SQL/and Server infrastructure and other related software programs. Experience with UAV/ Drone and Point cloud data preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook). Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet project deadlines effectively. Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a project team.

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