GIS Analyst

Western Land Services, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Land Services, Inc. is seeking a GIS Analyst to work with project stakeholders in collecting, creating, and managing GIS data for diverse energy and land development applications.

The role focuses on spatial analysis, data management, and producing maps and reports for internal teams and clients. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of GIS experience, strong ArcGIS proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with title examiners, land agents, and project managers.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with basic cartographic principles.
• Experience designing, structuring, and managing geodatabases.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise); Field Maps familiarity a plus.
• Experience with Land/Right-Of-Way, Oil & Gas, or Renewables preferred.
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests and communicate professionally with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in mapping and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide mapping support to clients, project managers, and land agents.
• Spatially locate, map, attribute, and track data across the U.S. for energy projects.
• Research county, state, federal, and third-party resources to support daily tasks.
• Interpret courthouse and real estate documents (leases, deeds, surveys, etc.).
• Georeference maps and digitize subject matter.
• Perform spatial analysis based on project criteria.
• Generate accurate reports and high-quality maps for project needs.
• Develop and maintain databases, map services, and dashboards using Esri tools.
• Collaborate with GIS Analysts to maintain standards and share knowledge.

Skills

Cartography

Geodatabase design

GIS analysis

Data management

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Field Maps

SharePoint

CoPilot (Microsoft 365)

Job description

*This role is open to any of our three office locations: Canonsburg, PA, Oklahoma City, OK, and Ludington, MI*

Job Summary:

The GIS Analyst position works with project stakeholders to collect, create, manage, interpret, and utilize GIS data from a variety of sources for an assortment of applications across the energy industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides mapping support to clients, project managers, title examiners, land agents, lease analysts, and others on a daily basis.
• Spatially locate, map, attribute and track data across the United States and in response to energy and land development needs.
• Research and navigate various county, state, federal, and third-party resources / websites to support daily tasks.
• Interpret courthouse and real estate documentation (leases, deeds, assignments, unit declarations, releases, amendments, extensions, title ownership reports, right of way agreements, Alta surveys, etc.).
• Georeference tax maps, warrant maps, historic farm maps, as-built surveys, and other materials to digitize subject matter.
• Perform spatial analysis based on project criteria / needs.
• Generate accurate, inclusive reports and high-quality maps tailored to project and client driven needs.
• Develop and maintain databases, map services, and mapping applications/dashboards using the Esri ArcGIS product suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise).
• Cross-team collaboration with other GIS Analysts to maintain standards, troubleshoot GIS issues, contribute to and stay educated on new processes, enhancements, etc.
• Uphold Western Land Services’ Core values in all aspects of work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with basic cartographic principles.
• Familiarity with Geodatabase design, structure, and management.
• Proficiency with the Esri ArcGIS product suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online/Enterprise); familiarity with Field Maps and Esri tools a plus.
• Land, Right-Of-Way, Oil & Gas and/or Renewables experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, CoPilot, and SharePoint is desired.
• Must be able to prioritize & multi-task incoming requests, as well as maintain ongoing professional communication with project stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail.

Required Education & Experience:

• 2-4+ years of dedicated GIS experience required. Preferably in the brokerage, exploration, and/or midstream sectors of the Land & Energy industry.