GIS Analyst - Electric Grid & Asset Mapping

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation is seeking a motivated GIS Specialist to join our Engineering team. This role uses GIS technology, data analysis, and problem-solving to support the reliability of our electric distribution system and serve our employees and members.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field and 2–5 years GIS experience, with proficiency in ArcGIS Pro/Online, GIS databases, and mobile data collection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; 2–5 years GIS experience preferred.
• Electric utility GIS experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, GIS databases, and mobile data collection applications.
• Working knowledge of SQL, Python, ArcPy, Microsoft 365, and software integrations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and maintain geographic data from GPS, satellite imagery, field surveys, staking sheets, and other sources.
• Review and post staking sheet information and update the electric distribution model to reflect construction, maintenance, equipment, and system changes.
• Analyze spatial relationships, trends, and patterns to support system planning, daily operations, and emergency response.
• Create accurate and informative digital maps, models, reports, and geographic products for employees and field personnel.
• Maintain GIS records for electric distribution assets and verify system connectivity, phasing, equipment information, and asset locations.
• Write and maintain scripts that automate mapping tasks, integrate data, and improve GIS workflows.
• Develop and maintain integrations between GIS and other Cooperative software platforms.
• Perform quality reviews, identify data discrepancies, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and field personnel to research and correct information.
• Assist employees with GIS software, database navigation, mobile mapping applications, and geographic data inquiries.
• Maintain GIS procedures, system documentation, data standards, and user instructions.
• Provide GIS support during outages, emergencies, and other operational events as needed.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcPy

SQL

Python

Microsoft 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Job description

Randolph Electric Membership Corporation is seeking a motivated GIS Specialist to join our Engineering team. This role uses GIS technology, data analysis, and problem-solving to support the reliability of our electric distribution system and serve our employees and members.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field and 2–5 years GIS experience, with proficiency in ArcGIS Pro/Online, GIS databases, and mobile data collection.