AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear organization working across energy and global infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers brings together people, data, and technology to help clients and industry partners plan, develop, and improve complex systems. The company’s expertise spans consulting and technical project delivery, making AtkinsRéalis relevant to professionals exploring careers in engineering, energy, infrastructure, and related advisory roles.

GIS Analyst, Remote Sensing and Site Investigation — AtkinsRéalis Hybrid

Apply LiDAR, drone imagery, and terrain analysis to ALTO infrastructure site investigations at AtkinsRéalis. Create geospatial deliverables and technical guidance for multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Description

  • Establish and record analytical methods, acceptance criteria, and quality controls for LiDAR, point clouds, drone imagery, and related remote sensing outputs.
  • Analyze LiDAR and imagery to evaluate terrain, drainage, vegetation, physical limitations, and overall site conditions.
  • Conduct terrain assessments using digital elevation models, slope and profile analysis, contours, and other derived products.
  • Evaluate data coverage, resolution, accuracy, classification, spatial referencing, and suitability for project requirements.
  • Cross-check remote sensing outputs against survey, design, and other datasets to detect and resolve inconsistencies.
  • Prepare technical recommendations and explain findings, limitations, and risks to design, environmental, and engineering stakeholders.
  • Create maps, 2D and 3D analyses, and geospatial outputs that support site investigations and project decisions.
  • Coordinate technical work with field experts, processing teams, and data providers.
  • Confirm that completed deliverables satisfy defined requirements.
  • Maintain clear, structured, and verifiable records of methodologies, assumptions, controls, results, and decisions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in geomatics, geography, remote sensing, earth sciences, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
  • At least five years of relevant experience, including two or more years working with LiDAR, point clouds, drone imagery, terrain analysis, or other remote sensing data.
  • Background interpreting remote sensing information and evaluating site conditions for infrastructure, engineering, or environmental work.
  • Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, including 3D tools, LAS datasets, rasters, mosaics, elevation models, and spatial analysis capabilities.
  • Working knowledge of coordinate systems, spatial accuracy, resolution, point classification, and geospatial data quality control.
  • Ability to establish analytical methods and acceptance criteria, reconcile discrepancies across datasets, and deliver technical recommendations.
  • Ability to work across disciplines and present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical ability, spatial reasoning, and complex problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated rigour, sound professional judgment, and close attention to detail.
  • Self-directed and well organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in French or English; English is required when collaborating with Canadian or global leaders outside Québec.
  • Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Online, point-cloud processing or photogrammetry tools, FME, Python, or ModelBuilder is an asset.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Employee recognition programs.
  • Flexible benefits covering health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs.
  • Access to training and professional development.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Generous paid-time-off policies.
  • Accommodation throughout recruitment and hiring in accordance with company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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