GIS Analyst

Revolution Technologies; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolution Technologies in Atlanta, GA is seeking a contract GIS Data Engineer to create, maintain, and analyze enterprise geospatial data for engineering operations, regulatory compliance, and business objectives. The role leverages GIS, spatial analysis, and programming to deliver reliable geospatial information across the organization.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, technology, and business teams to develop authoritative datasets, support Enterprise GIS initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field required.
• Experience with Enterprise GIS, data governance, and spatial data management.
• Proficiency in GIS programming and automation; Python scripting required.
• Experience with API integration and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate enterprise geospatial datasets for engineering, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Perform spatial analysis, topology correction, network editing, and geoprocessing with GIS tools.
• Develop GIS automation workflows and custom scripts to improve data quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support Enterprise GIS initiatives and dashboards.

Skills

GIS Software

Analytical Ability

Problem Solving

GIS Programming and Automation

Python Scripting

SQL and Database Querying

Decision Making

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree – required

Graduate Degree – optional

Majors – GIS, CS, SWE, IT or related

Job description

Job Duration: 2-year contract, good possibility for continual extensions beyond

Job Location: Atlanta, GA (Midtown area; Hybrid; 4 days/week onsite)

Job Description:

As a contract employee, the incumbent serves as a critical technical resource responsible for the creation, maintenance, analysis, quality assurance, and automation of enterprise geospatial data supporting engineering operations, corporate initiatives, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. This role leverages Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis techniques, and programming capabilities to deliver accurate, reliable, and actionable geospatial information across the organization.

The incumbent collaborates with engineering, operations, technology, and business stakeholders to develop and maintain authoritative geospatial datasets, support Enterprise GIS initiatives, and provide innovative geospatial solutions that improve operational efficiency and decision-making. The position requires a strong understanding of transportation infrastructure, spatial data management, geospatial analysis, data governance, and GIS automation technologies.

On an ongoing daily basis:

• Create, maintain, edit, and validate enterprise geospatial datasets supporting engineering, operational, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Utilize GIS software and analytical tools to perform spatial analysis, topology correction, network editing, geometric modification, data reconciliation, and geospatial reporting. prepare, maintain, and support geospatial data utilized for Positive Train Control (PTC), engineering systems, and other mission‑critical operational applications.
• Support Enterprise GIS initiatives through the development, maintenance, deployment, and continuous improvement of authoritative geospatial data assets.
• Provide technical support and subject matter expertise related to geospatial data, GIS applications, spatial analysis, and enterprise GIS workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance GIS automation workflows, custom scripts, and geoprocessing tools to improve data management efficiency, quality control processes, and analytical capabilities.
• Utilize programming and scripting languages to automate data collection, transformation, validation, integration, reporting, and geospatial data maintenance processes.
• Support integration of GIS platforms with enterprise databases, engineering systems, and business applications through APIs, automated workflows, and data exchange processes.
• Develop and maintain custom GIS applications, dashboards, web maps, and data visualization products to support organizational objectives.

Required Skills:

• GIS Software (Advanced)
• Analytical Ability (Advanced)
• Problem Solving (Advanced)
• GIS Programming and Automation (Advanced)
• Python Scripting (Advanced)
• SQL and Database Querying (Intermediate)
• Decision Making (Intermediate)
• Project Management (Intermediate)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree – required
• Graduate Degree – optional
• Majors – Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant program of study.