GIS Technician/Analyst III

SAM, LLC•Cincinnati, OH

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

SAM, LLC is seeking an experienced full-time GIS Analyst/Technician that will provide support on various transmission projects to a large investor-owned utility (IOU) in either the Indianapolis/Plainfield, Indiana area or the Cincinnati, Ohio area. SAM, LLC is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI). By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Requirements

ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Field Maps
AutoCAD friendly
Google Earth Pro
MS Office Suite including Power BI Reporting
Basic database structure and management knowledge
The ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion
Public Speaking and Presentation skills
Research proficiency
Ability to adapt to new GIS software and workflows
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interface with both internal and external customers.
Demonstrated ability to identify improvement opportunities and the initiative to implement change.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to organize multiple projects and be self-motivated.
Ability to work both efficiently independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Proficiency with data management, organization, a willingness to learn, and ability to ask questions to obtain desired results if unclear of the task at hand.
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field
3+ years of fulltime applicable GIS work experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility industry and its terminology, especially energy transmission/distribution, is a strong plus
GIS compatible scripting (Python, VBScript, Arcade)
Region specific permitting knowledge
Linear utility experience
Spatial Analysis Experience
AutoCad, and working with CAD drawings in Esri programs
ArcGIS model development for automated data clipping and analysis.
Technical Writing

Responsibilities

Create professional maps and figures of various transmission assets and upgrades in various disciplines including: environmental permitting, local permitting, public engagement, environmental oversight, and siting studies.
Develop and deploy web GIS applications, such as publishing feature services and web maps to support environmental analysis and siting/permitting workflows.
Develop ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal field maps for efficient field data collection and support tablet configuration.
Conduct geospatial analysis, including constraint mapping, route evaluation, and multi-criteria analysis using environmental, land use, and infrastructure datasets.
Create property owner lists and parcel maps for public engagement notifications.
Interactive map creation to assist SME’s for public questioning.
Data conversion between .dwg, .shp, and .kmz file types.
Download, maintain, and optimize large data libraries from a variety of online primary sources.
Create map packages, kmz’s and web maps of data to share across departments.
ArcGIS Portal admin tasks, like adding users to groups, changing data ownership, etc.
Standardizing enterprise-wide symbology standards.
Enterprise geodatabase management: Manage enterprise geodatabase, overseeing data integrity, vendor compliance, and system performance for critical regulatory operations.
Provide detailed analysis for estimating construction matting costs for budgeting purposes.
Creation of ArcGIS interactive web maps for project level websites
Responsive communication, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date
dental plans available
free vision coverage for employees
company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance
HSA + FSA plans
SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K
Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match
tuition reimbursement
optional cellphone stipend
Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays
parental leave to support families
Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications
Project Manager Business Academy
CAD Training Program
Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins
SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development
Milestone Anniversary Recognition
SAMbassador mentorship program
Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases
company-sponsored events
free office snacks