GIS Technical Systems Analyst

Puget Sound Energy • Bothell, WA

101d • $74,000 - $111,900

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE's Engineering Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open GIS Technical Systems Analyst position! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. This position provides technical services, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) solutions, and analysis in the use of the enterprise GIS technologies. It assists in application administration, configuration and maintenance support, as well as develops solutions to complex business problems utilizing spatial analytical tools and internal and external databases; maintains high availability of mapping and records applications. The role upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities and promotes a culture of total safety. The position demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct, ensuring duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in geospatial systems or related field, or GIS certification, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 2 years GIS experience.
• 3 years utility or related business experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering designs and specifications.
• Understanding of electric distribution system configurations.
• Programming experience in Magik, Autolisp, XML, or .Net.
• Excellent integration knowledge with other information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of electric utility construction standards.
• Working knowledge of GE EO and GE Power On.
• Working knowledge of electric utility OMS.
• Experience in ESRI and analytical software systems, MicroStation and AutoDesk products.
• Experience with GPS equipment and software.
• Experience with server technologies and data transformation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical services in GIS data construction, application configuration, database management, GIS analysis, system implementation and project management.
• Provides GIS technical expertise on large scale or complex projects.
• Responsible for project design and management in GIS, CAD and other spatial data and application development projects.
• Maintains, enhances, and supports GIS business systems and applications.
• Performs business analysis to help clients translate real-world needs into practical GIS solutions.
• Identifies business and functional requirements and creates project requirement documents.
• Extends new or existing business systems through the integration of GIS functionality and data.
• Configures new system software and integrates existing business systems with GIS.
• Performs advanced and complex spatial, geo-statistical, network, 3D, or business analysis of data layers.
• Coordinates data development and access with department users and IT.
• Implements business systems or spatial analysis projects to solve technical problems.
• Delivers excellent customer service and maintains up-to-date GIS knowledge.
• Coordinates, trains, instructs, and supports PSE staff on the productive use of GIS and CAD software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees