Engineering Information Specialist

BRIGHTRIDGE; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightRidge seeks a GIS-focused engineer to develop, implement, and maintain EIS applications and the work order system. Analyze data integrity and support GIS integration across engineering functions.

You will coordinate field data collection, manage GPS data, and assist in outage management data modeling, with emphasis on ESRI tools and AutoCAD support. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geoscience with geospatial emphasis or related field, or 5 years GIS experience.
• Experience with GIS applications and geospatial data.
• Knowledge of GPS technology.
• Relational database design knowledge.
• Proficiency with ESRI software and custom menu development.
• Basic AutoCAD experience.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent PC skills with Windows and Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain BrightRidge GIS applications integrity, including work orders and mapping.
• Develop and maintain the Work Order Management System for engineering staff.
• Provide technical support to Field Engineers and Engineering staff.
• Support system upgrades and changes.
• Develop and maintain application menus, scripts, libraries, and database apps for the work order system.
• Coordinate GIS field data collection for BrightRidge functions.
• Develop and maintain a library of GPS activity and collate data to the EIS.
• Provide data model support for outage management system.
• Prepare specialty maps and GIS background data as required.
• Maintain GPS equipment.
• Develop computer-training materials for EIS and Engineering staff.
• Update as-built drawings.
• Evaluate methods for practicality and effectiveness.
• Integrate GPS data with EIS.
• Report issues to software companies.
• Maintain reliable attendance.

Skills

GIS applications

SQL

GPS technology

Relational DB design

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

Communication skills

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience

Tools

ESRI

AutoCAD

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Develop, implement, and maintain the BrightRidge EIS applications. Analyze collected and developed data for integrity and model for connectivity databases. Work in cooperation with the BrightRidge Engineering staff to provide work order management system and GIS application integration. Provide technical and network support for all BrightRidge CAD and GIS functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain BrightRidge GIS applications integrity, i.e., work orders, databases and mapping throughout the BrightRidge's network to provide an accurate geographical distribution model for system analysis, outage control programs, and meter locations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the BrightRidge Engineering Work Order Management System. Provide technical support to Field Engineers and Engineering staff members for work order development and processing.
• Support all system upgrades and changes.
• Develop and maintain all application menus, symbology, scripts, library files, and their associated database applications for the work order management system.
• Schedule and coordinate all GIS field data collection for BrightRidge functions.
• Develop and maintain a library of GPS activity, ensure all collected data is fully collated to the BrightRidge EIS application.
• Provide data model in support of outage management system.
• Prepare specialty maps and engineering drawings as requested. Prepare GIS background data as required.
• Maintain GPS equipment.
• Develop and implement computer-training materials for EIS and Engineering department employees regarding BrightRidge EIS.
• Update facility as built drawing files.
• Evaluate all efforts and methodologies by BrightRidge EIS for practicality, implementation, and effectiveness.
• Continued development and integration of GPS techniques and data to the BrightRidge EIS.
• Ability to use and assist other associates in the use of office equipment such as printers, copiers, scanners, laminators, etc.
• Work with software companies to report any issues.
• Ability to maintain reliable, predictable and reasonable attendance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must maintain a valid drivers' license from state of residence.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
• Must be available for after hours work which would include working fair share of all necessary overtime.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have working knowledge of GIS applications.
• Maintain current knowledge or database technologies and troubleshoot databases & database objects. Use or standard SQL is a plus.
• Must be familiar with GPS technology and techniques.
• Must have working knowledge of relational database design.
• Full understanding and proficient use of ESRI, including custom menu creation and network deployment.
• Basic use of AutoCAD.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have excellent PC skills including the latest version of Microsoft Windows and Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires constant talking and depth perception and frequent forward bending, sitting, handling, fine manipulation and arm/hand use for machine control operation. Must occasionally lift up to 41 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Most work is performance in an indoor climate-controlled office environment with appropriate lighting. Employee spends a few hours a month in the field walking long distances on uneven terrain in an outdoor, non-temperature-controlled environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Geoscience with an emphasis in geospatial sciences, Engineering Technologies, or related field preferred, or a minimum five years professional work experience preferably in a GIS environment.

BRIGHTRIDGE wishes to be in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. In accordance with the Act, we will make reasonable accommodation to any person who needs such accommodation, whether a new hire or a current employee, assuming that the person is fully qualified for the position.

These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Since jobs tend to change over time, Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required without a formal update of the job description.