GIS Analyst - Transmission Projects, Maps & Fieldwork

Merrick & Company; Chamblee (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits

Robust Referral Program

Performance Reviews

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Peer Mentor Program

And More

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS Analyst with at least three years of experience to join our growing team at our client project office in Tucker, GA. You will work independently and as part of a project team to support GIS during planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation projects.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap, shapefiles and geodatabases, and strong data analysis, cartography, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience with ESRI Desktop software applications; ArcMap experience a plus.
• Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree required.
• Knowledge of shapefiles, geodatabases and SDE environment.
• Knowledge of data projections and coordinate systems.
• Understanding of GIS concepts and methodologies (scale, spatial databases, projections, annotations).
• Understanding of spatial analysis, table/spatial joins, 3D analyst tools, and CAD data in GIS.
• Familiarity with cartographic methods and adherence to standards.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and mobile GIS apps (Field Maps, Survey123).
• Effective communicator with ability to present to small/medium groups.
• Attention to detail; organized and customer-focused.
• Ability to work in a team and guide technicians; multitask under deadlines.
• Ability to track progress for timesheets and budgets.
• Some field work to collect GPS locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS support during planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation projects.
• Perform GIS data gathering, digitizing, conversion, and analysis.
• Apply cartographic standards to prepare maps and exhibits using GIS data.
• Maintain GIS database and project organization structures.

Skills

GIS concepts

Spatial analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Desktop

ArcMap

ArcGIS Online

Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS Analyst with at least three years of experience to join our growing team at our client project office in Tucker, GA. You will work independently and as part of a project team to support GIS during planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation projects.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcMap, shapefiles and geodatabases, and strong data analysis, cartography, and communication skills.