Telecommunication GIS Analyst

American Electric Power•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Demonstrated capability in data creation, manipulation, management, and cartography. Proficiency in field survey methods and GPS concepts. Familiar with a range of analytical tools for data manipulation, geospatial data modeling, and database development. This role is on site in Gahanna, Ohio, Tulsa, Oklahoma or Corpus Christi, Texas. At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Requirements

Associate degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field from an accredited college/university OR High School Diploma/GED and two years of related experience is required.
Valid state driver's license.
Understanding of database development concepts
Understanding of analysis of geospatial data
Experience with handling KMZ or KML files or working knowledge with open source GIS solutions
Basic understanding of Python, SQL, or other scripting language and web application configuration

Nice To Haves

GE Smallworld experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Create, revise and maintain technical data used for reports, maps and sketches.
Create, revise and maintain material and property equipment records.
Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including verbal/electronic communications, sketches marked drawings, field notes, vendor catalogs, technical reference manuals and engineering design files.
Assists in providing primary software maintenance including updates, patches and database model changes.
Work with other organizations of the company to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.
Partners with technical staff to understand problems with software and provide input into problem resolution.
Integrates, coordinates and supports the geographic, cartographic, remote sensing and global positioning systems (GPS) concepts and principals in resource data management and displays those using Windows-based systems, computers, GPS and computer software that include cartographic data translation software.
Ability to develop, manipulate and edit vector and raster data sets through a variety of means.
Expertise with GPS methods for collection of data.