Developer, GIS

Lee County Electric Cooperative • North Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

The GIS Developer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and supporting Geographic Information System (GIS) applications and spatial data used by the cooperative. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, functionality, and integration of GIS with operational systems, including the Outage Management System (OMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Customer Information Systems (CIS). The GIS Developer will work closely with engineering, IT, and field operations teams to support efficient utility operations and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ to 5 Years of GIS development experience, preferably in a utility or electric distribution environment.
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python (ArcPy), JavaScript, or SQL.
• Knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server with spatial data).
• Familiarity with electric utility systems and GIS data models (e.g., Esri Utility Network, geometric network).
• Experience with APIs, web services, and system integration.
• Understanding of data collection methods including GPS and mobile field tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utility GIS platforms.
• Knowledge of electric distribution systems and utility operations.
• Familiarity with outage management systems (OMS) and SCADA.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop GIS-based applications, tools, and custom scripts to support electric distribution operations.
• Maintain and update spatial databases (e.g., electric network model, land base, and asset data).
• Integrate GIS with other utility systems such as OMS, SCADA, CIS, and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure).
• Create and maintain automated workflows for data updates, reporting, and mapping.
• Work with field crews and engineering staff to validate and correct asset data.
• Provide training and support to internal users of GIS tools and applications.
• Produce detailed and accurate maps, reports, and visualizations for planning, analysis, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure GIS system performance, backups, data integrity, and security.
• Participate in outage response and emergency planning support as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed.

Benefits

• Company-wide annual incentive plan
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Company funded Pension Plan
• On-site wellness/medical facility
• Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness program with financial rewards
• Tuition reimbursement
• Group life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree