GIS Specialist

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary:

$42-47 Hourly

Start Date:

ASAP

Aquent is partnering with a leading utility company dedicated to powering communities and driving innovation in essential services. This organization is at the forefront of modernizing its infrastructure, leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure reliability and efficiency for millions of customers. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly contribute to a critical project, transforming how vital infrastructure data is managed and utilized. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of essential mapping systems that underpin daily operations and future growth.

Are you ready to be a pivotal force in the digital transformation of a major utility company's mapping capabilities? We're seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the accuracy and functionality of their advanced GIS platform. In this role, you will be instrumental in validating critical infrastructure data, ensuring seamless migration and robust performance of new mapping products. Your work will directly support the operational integrity of electric and gas networks, providing the foundation for reliable service and future innovation. Get ready to dive deep into data, solve complex spatial challenges, and contribute to a project that will have a lasting impact on how essential services are delivered.

**What You'll Do:**

* Perform comprehensive data validation through multiple queries to ensure the accuracy of legacy mapping data migrated to an advanced Esri mapping system.
* Thoroughly review land base symmetry and verify connectivity at structures, ensuring cable connectivity remains intact.
* Conduct meticulous checks of attribute data for all linear and point data features pertaining to electric and gas components.
* Execute map symbology updates and develop effective symbology solutions as required.
* Conduct rigorous system testing to guarantee the full functionality of new mapping products.
* Maintain an organized primary database, including detailed Excel spreadsheets and other relevant data.
* Prioritize data tasks effectively and manage timelines for data review completion.
* Provide support for other GIS projects as needs arise, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative spirit.
* Perform thorough reviews of project documentation related to test plans and execution, offering insightful comments to enhance quality and providing necessary approvals.
* Review test plans and scripts to ensure precise alignment with project goals and objectives.
* Utilize testing software for efficient test planning, execution, and reporting, maintaining comprehensive testing documentation and artifacts within these tools.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* 2 years of experience utilizing ESRI ArcMap with demonstrated knowledge in Esri GIS.
* Proficiency in MXD building, spatial queries, and spatial analysis.
* Strong analytical skills complemented by a technical background.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience within a utility environment.
* A quick learner capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision.
* Bachelor's Degree.

**Nice-to-Have Qualifications:**

* Experience using testing software for quality assurance processes.

**About Skill:**

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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