At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital future of Jacobs and our clients. Your expertise will drive the delivery of geospatial solutions across a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects. You'll be the technical lead on GIS initiatives, guiding teams and mentoring junior colleagues while building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
Your work will influence decisions in engineering, transportation, planning, and environmental sectors—bringing clarity through data, enabling smarter infrastructure, and supporting sustainable outcomes. By combining technical excellence with strategic insight, you'll help elevate Jacobs' reputation as a leader in digital transformation.
This role is based in our Dublin, Cork or Belfast office, where you will join a team of established geospatial specialists. Jacobs offers a hybrid approach to work location, combining working from home with 2–3 days a week in the office, collaborating with your team and engaging with other disciplines and clients.
Here's what you'll need
* A well-rounded GIS Consultant with proven experience delivering geospatial projects in fast-paced environments.
* Advanced user of ArcGIS Pro and extensions, with strong data management and quality assurance capabilities.
* Skilled in web GIS, including the creation of web maps and applications using ArcGIS Online, Portal, or similar platforms.
* Proficient in mobile data capture tools (e.g. ArcGIS Field Maps), with working knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD) and FME.
* Familiar with web-based GIS technologies and programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and .NET.
* Experience applying GIS in engineering, transport, planning, and environmental sectors.
* Strong communicator and team player, with leadership and mentoring experience.
* Keeps pace with geospatial industry trends and demonstrates ongoing professional development.
Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
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