GIS Analyst

Merrick & Company • Chamblee, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS Analyst with at least three years of experience to join its growing team at a client project office in Tucker, Georgia. The role provides GIS support during the planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation projects, working independently and as part of a project team.

The GIS Analyst gathers, digitizes, converts, and analyzes GIS data; prepares maps and exhibits using GIS datasets and cartographic standards; and maintains GIS databases and project organization structures according to GIS standards. The position includes some field work accompanying project teams to transmission line study areas and walking proposed rights-of-way to collect GPS locations. The analyst may also provide direction to Technician staff for cartographic support and track and report project progress for timesheet and budget reporting.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience working with ESRI Desktop software applications and extensions.
• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree.
• Knowledge of shapefiles, geodatabases, and working within an SDE environment.
• Knowledge of data projections and how to manipulate them.
• Understanding of basic GIS concepts and methodologies, including drawing scale, spatial databases, spatial projections and coordinate systems, text and annotation placement, layer control, and definition queries.
• Understanding of analytical GIS concepts, including spatial analysis, table and spatial joins, 3D Analyst tools, and use of CAD data within GIS.
• Understanding of cartographic methods and ability to follow cartographic standards.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and mobile GIS applications such as ESRI Field Maps and Survey123.
• Effective communication skills and experience presenting to small- to medium-sized groups.
• Attention to detail, organization, and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work in a team and multitask.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcMap.

Responsibilities

• Provide GIS support during planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation projects.
• Perform GIS data gathering, digitizing, conversion, and analysis.
• Prepare maps and exhibits using GIS datasets and cartographic standards.
• Maintain GIS databases and project organization structures according to GIS standards.
• Review map products created by others for adherence to established cartographic standards.
• Provide direction to Technician staff for cartographic support on projects.
• Track and report project progress for timesheet and budget reporting.
• Accompany project teams to transmission line study areas and walk proposed rights-of-way to collect GPS locations.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation for eligible U.S. employees.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Referral program with incentives for referring talent.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Peer mentor program.
• Additional programs and benefits supporting employee success and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree