GIS Analyst

Dalkia Energy Services - San Antonio, TX

Full-time

San Antonio, TX

About the position

The GIS Analyst will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing streetlight infrastructure and related systems. This position involves overseeing the creation, maintenance, and analysis of spatial data to ensure accurate and efficient streetlight asset management. The ideal candidate will leverage GIS technology to support urban infrastructure planning and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Regularly update and maintain the streetlight asset databases within different systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Integrate field data from inspections, repairs, and new installations into the GIS system.
• Standardize and validate data inputs to comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of GIS data to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Develop and update high-quality maps to display current and planned streetlight locations, conditions, and service areas.
• Perform spatial analyses to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in streetlight placement or functionality.
• Map related utility infrastructure, such as power sources, cabling routes, and urban development projects, to support integrated planning efforts.
• Create detailed and actionable reports on streetlight performance metrics, outages, repairs, and operational efficiency.
• Develop user-friendly dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide historical data and predictive analyses to support infrastructure planning and budgeting decisions.
• Train team members on GIS tools and processes to improve data collection and reporting.
• Troubleshoot GIS-related technical issues and ensure the smooth functioning of systems.
• Stay current with advancements in GIS technology and tools, recommending upgrades or new systems to enhance workflows.
• Implement automation and process optimization strategies for data updates and reporting.
• Maintain thorough documentation of GIS processes, datasets, and updates for audit and reference purposes.
• Ensure all spatial data complies with legal and organizational data management policies, including privacy and security standards.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, field technicians, and other stakeholders to provide GIS support for ongoing projects.
• Assist the planning team in evaluating new lighting proposals and forecasting infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with other external stakeholders to share relevant GIS data and insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Urban Planning, or a related field; a master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in GIS analysis and database management, preferably in urban infrastructure or utility industries.
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and related tools for spatial analysis and mapping.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to translate technical findings into actionable insights.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with streetlight management systems or utility infrastructure mapping.
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance models and their application in asset management.
• Familiarity with work management tools.
• Familiarity with integrating GIS systems with IoT devices and other emerging technologies.