GIS Analyst/Engineer

Next Generation Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,208 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst/Specialist/Engineer to support enterprise asset management initiatives and rail engineering projects. This hybrid position offers competitive hourly rates between $80-$120 based on experience. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with GIS applications, programming in Python and SQL, and a background in asset management.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of custom GIS development and asset management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with ESRI GIS software.
• Strong programming and analytical skills in Python and SQL.
• Expertise in database design and spatial analytics.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and support custom GIS applications.
• Perform geospatial and statistical analyses.
• Design and maintain ESRI GIS environments.
• Write and optimize code for data management and automation.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to visualize insights.

Skills

Custom GIS development

Asset management

Python

SQL

ArcGIS Enterprise

Power BI

Tableau

Statistical analysis

Project management

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or Transportation/Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Power BI

Tableau

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Job Title: GIS Analyst / Specialist / Engineer

Job Summary:

Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst/Specialist/Engineer to support our client’s Enterprise Asset Management Value Realization Department. The role will provide technical and analytical support for GIS-driven asset management initiatives, data quality improvements, and rail engineering projects. This position is hybrid, with up to one remote day per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and support custom GIS applications and tools for asset management and transportation systems.
• Perform geospatial and statistical analyses, integrating and transforming datasets to meet business needs.
• Design, test, and maintain ESRI GIS environments (ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, Server, Desktop, ArcPro, Experience Builder, Survey123 Connect).
• Write and optimize code in Python and SQL for data management, analytics, and automation.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, GIS Maps) to visualize insights and KPIs.
• Ensure accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility of all GIS deliverables.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate analytical results into actionable recommendations.
• Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, programming languages, and spatial analysis methods.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of custom GIS development and asset management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with ESRI GIS software, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal/Server/Desktop, HeXagon, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, and Python.
• Preferably 2+ years supporting railroad or transit industry projects.
• Strong programming and analytical skills (Python, SQL, R, or Java).
• Expertise in database design, data quality control, and spatial analytics.
• Experience with visualization and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel).
• Familiarity with transportation and transit systems, preferably large-scale networks.
• Knowledge of KPI creation, data modeling, and reporting automation.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or Transportation/Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate range of $80 to $120 an hour based on experience and education