[Des Plaines, IL] – The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is thrilled to announce Pickett and Associates, LLC (Pickett), a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in transmission line engineering, surveying, and GIS & geospatial services, as the latest organization to join its Endorsing Employer Designation Program.
Pickett has extensive experience providing GIS services for various utility, municipal, and commercial clients, spanning spatial analysis, data visualization, asset management, and geospatial technology integration. Pickett’s GIS team, comprised of eight GISPs, leverages a variety of tools and in-house expertise to support informed decision-making, facilitate communication, and ensure efficient project delivery. With the designation as a GISCI Endorsing Employer, Pickett reaffirms its dedication to deliver effective and quality GIS services across their range of clients.
“Pickett is honored to be recognized as a GISCI Endorsing Employer and believes this is an emblem of our commitment to GIS and geospatial excellence,” says Director of GIS and Innovation Michael Jensen. “We’re always looking for top talent to continue to deliver best in class service, and we are excited for the recruitment opportunities and national recognition this will bring,” Jensen continues.
The GISCI Endorsing Employer Designation Program was established to enhance the value of the GISP® certification, promoting its adoption across the geospatial profession. This designation is available to organizations in the public, private, and commercial sectors dedicated to upholding professional standards in GIS and fostering the continuous growth of their teams’ expertise.
About GISCI:
The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) is a non-profit organization promoting proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute upholds rigorous professional and ethical standards, encourages community engagement, and offers professional mentoring within the GIS industry.
About Pickett and Associates, LLC:
Founded in 1960, Pickett and Associates (Pickett) is a transmission line engineering and surveying firm serving clients throughout the United States and the Caribbean. Pickett primarily works with investor-owned utilities and mining operations, providing transmission / distribution design, project management, surveying, aerial mapping, GIS, and LiDAR services. In 2022, Pickett and Associates joined forces with ESP Associates, a leading engineering and surveying firm, as a wholly owned subsidiary.
