Sr GIS Analyst

Consumers Energy; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Consumers Energy is seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to develop and execute GIS-driven regulatory and compliance reports, bridging gaps between non-GIS personnel and GIS outputs. The position emphasizes MAOP-related data, imagery integration, and enterprise GIS platform work.

The role requires a strong background in geospatial analysis, data processing, and knowledge of relevant gas codes, with a hybrid work arrangement involving onsite days. Relocation is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial and/or GIS with 4+ years of exempt experience relating pipeline attributes for design, pressure test and geospatial location in the GIS database.
• Associate degree with 6+ years of exempt experience in GIS
• High School Diploma with 8+ years of exempt experience in GIS and pipeline attributes

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS and imagery support for field inspections and data collection.
• Collect, process, analyze and validate remote sensing data (aerial, satellite, LiDAR, UAS).
• Integrate remote sensing outputs with enterprise GIS datasets and the Enterprise Image Repository.
• Develop and maintain imagery QA procedures and geospatial alignment for reports and compliance.
• Support engineering, operations and compliance reporting needs.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geospatial/GIS

Associate degree in Geospatial/GIS

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The preferred location is Jackson or Grand Rapids. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Senior GIS Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of work utilizing the data within the Geospatial Information System (GIS) to produce Regulatory and Compliance Reports. Having the ability to produce repeatable results with a high level of accuracy and confidence for the Transmission System is paramount when filing annual Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) reports. Specifically within the GP&P MAOP Standardization Engineering Analysis, the GP&P; has several critical responsibilities bridging the gap between non-GIS project personnel and GIS Workbook exports that are utilized to relate MAOP Documentation to GIS data for pipe and components.

The Senior GIS Analyst is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of work utilizing the data within the Geospatial Information System (GIS) to collect, process and integrate imagery to Consumers Energy Electric GIS platform. Having the ability to produce repeatable results with a high level of accuracy and confidence for various field inspections and data collection efforts to the Enterprise Image Repository and GIS platform will be required for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide GIS and Imagery support for various field inspections and data collection and processing efforts.
• Collect, process, analyze and validate remote sensing data, including aerial imagery, satellite imagery, LiDAR and unmanned aircraft system data, to support GIS data maintenance, field inspection planning and asset condition assessment.
• Integrate remote sensing outputs with enterprise GIS datasets and the Enterprise Image Repository to improve data accuracy, support repeatable analysis workflows and document inspection findings.
• Develop and maintain procedures for imagery quality assurance, geospatial alignment, change detection and feature extraction to support engineering, operations and compliance reporting needs
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• GIS database knowledge and skills in creating queries, reports and graphics and consideration by others as a SME
• Excellent communication skills to relate highly technical GIS Database concepts to non-GIS personnel
• Knowledge of the Federal and State Gas Codes and how they may apply to GIS Data and Models (e.g. 192.609, 192.611 and 192.619 criteria)
• Ability to solve large complex problems relating real world situations to GIS Data (e.g. road crossings, class location, MCA and HCAs)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Geospatial and/or Geographic Information Systems with four (4) or more years in applicable exempt work experience relating pipeline attributes for design, pressure test and geospatial location in the GIS Database. Evaluating and interpreting gas code to ensure GIS database reports and Models are compliant with the federal and state regulations. Providing Company Leadership graphics and reports relating GIS Data in consumable formats.
  • [OR] Associate Degree in Geospatial and/or Geographic Information Systems with six (6) or more years in applicable exempt work experience relating pipeline attributes for design, pressure test and geospatial location in the GIS Database. Evaluating and interpreting gas code to ensure GIS database reports and Models are compliant with the federal and state regulations. Providing Company Leadership graphics and reports relating GIS Data in consumable formats.
  • [OR] High School Diploma or GED with eight (8) or more years in applicable exempt work experience relating pipeline attributes for design, pressure test and geospatial location in the GIS Database. Evaluating and interpreting gas code to ensure GIS database reports and Models are compliant with the federal and state regulations. Providing Company Leadership graphics and reports relating GIS Data in consumable formats.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.