eGIS GIS Specialist – Contract
Location: Brooklyn
Start Date: January
About the Role:
The Electric eGIS team is seeking a skilled GIS professional to support the migration of legacy mapping systems to Schneider Electric’s ArcFM platform. This is a contract opportunity with potential for extension, focused on ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and usability of utility mapping data.
Responsibilities:
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Validate and review legacy mapping data migrated to the Esri GIS system, ensuring land base symmetry, structure connectivity, and cable integrity.
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Check attribute data for all linear and point features for Electric and Gas components.
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Perform map symbology updates and provide solutions as needed.
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Lead and participate in testing efforts for vendor deliverables, including factory acceptance, system acceptance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
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Advocate for end-users throughout the testing process, collaborating with development teams to address feedback and enhance system usability.
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Review and provide feedback on project documentation, including test plans and scripts, ensuring alignment with project goals.
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Utilize Azure DevOps or similar testing tools to plan, execute, and document tests.
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Assist with other eGIS projects as needed, developing a strong understanding of mapping systems, processes, and electrical/gas mapping standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree.
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Minimum 2 years of experience using ESRI ArcMap; knowledge of Esri GIS and ArcFM is preferred.
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Proficient in MXD building, spatial queries, and spatial analysis.
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Experience in utility environments (electric and/or gas).
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Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks independently.
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Highly motivated, self-starter with excellent organizational and communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Why Join:
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major mapping system modernization project while working in a dynamic utility environment. Candidates will gain hands-on experience with leading GIS technologies and be part of a team driving critical infrastructure projects.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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