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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 180040
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking a highly skilled GIS Analyst to join our growing GIS Department. In this role, you will support the GIS Lead by coordinating and managing the development and implementation of GIS solutions, processes, and deliverables throughout the design phase of our projects. Your technical expertise in project support, data management, and workflow automation will be key to ensuring GIS solutions are effectively developed and integrated into our project workflows.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus. Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO Offices.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage GIS solutions across multiple concurrent projects and initiatives.
- Assist with the scope and development of new projects to ensure proper resourcing and effective communication with project stakeholders.
- Design, develop, and manage GIS applications, projects, maps, and tools leveraging the Esri GIS platform.
- Manage quality assurance and quality control for all GIS deliverables.
- Maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Support GIS-CAD data interoperability and integration.
- Stay updated with the latest GIS technologies and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of professional GIS experience utilizing the ESRI suite of software: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in GIS, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Experience managing small to mid-size GIS projects and teams.
- Fluent in foundational GIS principles and skills.
- Proficient in ArcGIS Pro.
- Proficient in ArcGIS Online and associated applications (e.g. Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Field Maps).
- Experience creating and editing geospatial datasets in alignment with SDSFIE GIS standards, including schema/feature class design, attribution, domains, and metadata.
- Intermediate proficiency in workflow automation using FME and/or Python, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting and improve code quality.
- Intermediate proficiency with HTML and Arcade languages.
- Working knowledge of GIS-CAD data interoperability and integration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to efficiently support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all timelines are met.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior industry experience in construction, environmental, civil engineering, and/or power generation.
- Intermediate proficiency with SQL and ETL processes for integrating and transforming large datasets.
- Knowledge of integration workflows between Bentley, Autodesk, Trimble Business Center, QGIS, Google Earth, and other design platforms.
- Intermediate level of understanding of survey principles and practices. Particularly, grid to ground, coordinate systems, and topographic surveys.
- Experience working within ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation:
$90,000/yr - $105,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/13/2026 - 06/26/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 180040
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers (KIE) is seeking a highly skilled GIS Analyst to join our growing GIS Department. In this role, you will support the GIS Lead by coordinating and managing the development and implementation of GIS solutions, processes, and deliverables throughout the design phase of our projects. Your technical expertise in project support, data management, and workflow automation will be key to ensuring GIS solutions are effectively developed and integrated into our project workflows.
District Overview
Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering seamlessly transitions solutions from design to construction through the collaborative efforts of Design Engineering, Design Management, Proposals, Estimating, and Integrated Project Controls. Our construction-focused engineering approach involves a multidisciplinary team working together to maximize value for clients by improving schedules, controlling costs, and minimizing risk on infrastructure projects. This integrated strategy emphasizes collaboration and constructability throughout the project lifecycle, enabling us to identify and implement quality solutions with a strong safety focus. Clients benefit from Kiewit’s proven processes and tools, which minimize project risk. As an in-house resource, we support projects across the company, in all major markets, sharing experiences, innovative concepts, and best practices. Kiewit’s management and implementation of this process result in safe, cost-effective, and innovative designs that exceed client expectations and uphold Kiewit’s legacy of excellence. At Kiewit, we believe in building more than just structures – we build relationships, strengthen communities, and expand workforce capacity. We don't just build projects; we build careers. With top-notch health benefits, a wealth-building 401k plan (RRSP), and unbeatable growth opportunities, we are deeply invested in the future of our employees. Join us at Kiewit, where we go beyond construction to develop the ultimate road to success.
Location
This position is based out of our Lone Tree, CO Offices.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage GIS solutions across multiple concurrent projects and initiatives.
- Assist with the scope and development of new projects to ensure proper resourcing and effective communication with project stakeholders.
- Design, develop, and manage GIS applications, projects, maps, and tools leveraging the Esri GIS platform.
- Manage quality assurance and quality control for all GIS deliverables.
- Maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
- Support GIS-CAD data interoperability and integration.
- Stay updated with the latest GIS technologies and best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of professional GIS experience utilizing the ESRI suite of software: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in GIS, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
- Experience managing small to mid-size GIS projects and teams.
- Fluent in foundational GIS principles and skills.
- Proficient in ArcGIS Pro.
- Proficient in ArcGIS Online and associated applications (e.g. Experience Builder, Dashboards, Survey123, Field Maps).
- Experience creating and editing geospatial datasets in alignment with SDSFIE GIS standards, including schema/feature class design, attribution, domains, and metadata.
- Intermediate proficiency in workflow automation using FME and/or Python, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting and improve code quality.
- Intermediate proficiency with HTML and Arcade languages.
- Working knowledge of GIS-CAD data interoperability and integration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to efficiently support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all timelines are met.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior industry experience in construction, environmental, civil engineering, and/or power generation.
- Intermediate proficiency with SQL and ETL processes for integrating and transforming large datasets.
- Knowledge of integration workflows between Bentley, Autodesk, Trimble Business Center, QGIS, Google Earth, and other design platforms.
- Intermediate level of understanding of survey principles and practices. Particularly, grid to ground, coordinate systems, and topographic surveys.
- Experience working within ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Base Compensation:
$90,000/yr - $105,000/yr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 03/13/2026 - 06/26/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Gis Analyst
Target federal contractors and defense firms
Federal contractors, particularly those supporting DoD, FEMA, or the Army Corps of Engineers, are among the most consistent GIS Analyst sponsors. They file LCAs regularly and have established immigration pipelines for technical geospatial roles.
Certify your GIS credentials before applying
Holding a GISP certification or Esri technical certifications strengthens your specialty occupation case. USCIS scrutinizes GIS roles, and credentials that demonstrate field-specific expertise help employers justify sponsorship and support petition approvals.
Emphasize the degree-job connection in applications
GIS Analyst sponsorship depends on establishing specialty occupation status. Highlight your degree in geography, geoinformatics, or a related discipline clearly. Roles requiring generalist skills without a specific degree requirement are harder to sponsor successfully.
Prioritize employers using Esri ArcGIS or enterprise platforms
Employers running enterprise GIS environments, ArcGIS, QGIS, or cloud-based spatial platforms like AWS Location Service, tend to hire for specialized roles that satisfy the degree-specific requirement USCIS applies to specialty occupation determinations.
Look beyond tech hubs to planning and utilities sectors
Municipal planning agencies, electric utilities, and environmental consulting firms sponsor GIS Analysts regularly and face less H-1B competition than tech companies. These employers often offer cap-exempt or steady renewal pathways worth targeting specifically.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate filters GIS Analyst job listings to surface employers with active visa sponsorship history. Searching by role saves significant time versus parsing general job boards where sponsorship eligibility is rarely disclosed upfront.
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Does a GIS Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
GIS Analyst can qualify, but it requires careful framing. USCIS looks for roles where a bachelor's degree in a specific field, geography, geospatial science, cartography, or a closely related discipline, is a minimum requirement. Roles described as requiring any bachelor's degree, or where GIS is one skill among many generalist duties, face higher RFE rates. The strongest petitions tie the job description directly to geospatial analysis coursework.
Which visa types do GIS Analyst employers typically sponsor?
H-1B is the most common sponsorship path for GIS Analysts. Australian citizens can also pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery, making it significantly more accessible. Some positions at universities or nonprofit research centers qualify as cap-exempt H-1B roles, allowing year-round filing. Employers with established immigration programs in the federal contracting and environmental consulting sectors sponsor most consistently.
What degree do I need for a sponsored GIS Analyst position?
A bachelor's degree in geography, geographic information science, geomatics, urban planning, environmental science, or a closely related field is the standard baseline. Computer science degrees with a GIS specialization are also accepted by many employers. USCIS may challenge petitions where the degree field is distant from geospatial work, so alignment between your transcript and the job description matters significantly for petition approval.
How competitive is the H-1B lottery for GIS Analysts?
GIS Analyst roles are subject to the standard H-1B cap and lottery. In recent fiscal years, selection rates have hovered around 25%, meaning roughly one in four registrations is selected. Australian applicants can sidestep this entirely through the E-3 visa. For everyone else, having a cap-exempt employer, a university, affiliated nonprofit, or government research entity, is the most reliable way to avoid the lottery.
Where can I find GIS Analyst jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It surfaces GIS Analyst roles from employers with verified sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether a company will support an H-1B or E-3 petition. Federal contractors, environmental firms, and utility companies appear frequently in the listings and represent the strongest sponsorship pipelines for geospatial roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Gis Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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