GeoSearch is actively seeking a GIS Analyst with at least 4 years of experience to join our client's growing team in Tucker, GA. This is a hybrid role where the candidate will be required to work on-site 3 days a week. 

Job Description

· Work independently and as part of a project team to provide GIS support during the planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation fiber projects

· Takes initiative to perform GIS data gathering, digitizing, conversion, and analysis

· Applies cartographic standards to prepare maps and exhibits using GIS datasets

· Employs GIS standards to maintain GIS database and project organization structures

Required Experience

· 4-6 years’ experience with ESRI Desktop ArcGIS Software (Desktop and Pro)

· Microsoft Excel required

· Bachelor’s degree OR Associates is required

· GIS experience with Telecom and Fiber is required

· Knowledge of shapefiles, geodatabases, and working within an SDE environment

· Knowledge of raster & vector data editing techniques

· Demonstrated understanding of advanced GIS concepts and methodologies such as drawing scale, field calculator, joins & relates, definition queries, versioning, layer control, etc.

· Demonstration of understanding of cartographic methods and ability to follow cartographic standards as applicable

· Knowledge of ArcGIS Online & mobile GIS applications like ESRI’s Field Maps & Survey 123

· Ability to coordinate with field personnel for data collection with mobile GIS applications.

· Attention to detail, organized, customer focused

· Able to work in a team and multitask

· Able to provide direction to staff for cartographic support on projects

· Ability to work effectively on tight deadlines when necessary

· Ability to track and report project progress for timesheet and budget reporting

· Some field work will be required, accompany project teams to transmission line or fiber project study areas and walking in proposed right-of-ways to collect GPS location

· GIS Experience with Utility Strongly Preferred

· Prior experience with CrescentLink fiber management tools is strongly preferred