Senior GIS Analyst - Transmission - Military Veterans
at NextEra Energy, Inc
NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate renewable energy and strengthen the electric grid. Is creating a sustainable future important to you? Join our world-class team today
Position Specific Description
The Senior GIS Analyst will be responsible for supporting Transmission Projects from Early Stage development through construction. The GIS Analyst will support development by collecting and analyzing data obtained from a variety of private and public databases, as well as authoring original content to create deliverables and propose solutions for business customers. In addition to exceptional GIS skills, the successful candidate will be commercially-minded, and have the aptitude to understand complex and competitive business scenarios quickly. The GIS Analyst will utilize the ArcGIS suite of software, but may be asked to learn other software programs quickly.
Additional responsibilities of the role are as follows:
• Compiles geographic data from a variety of public and private GIS and non-GIS sources. Gathers, analyzes and integrates spatial data and business data, and determines how best the information can be displayed. The GIS Analyst will act as the primary "hub" for all project information, ensuring accuracy, while making available to all on the project.
• Position will require initiative, problem-solving skills, and will be able to work efficiently and effectively alone or with a team.
• Must have a strong understanding of intermediate to advanced GIS skills and tools; Preference for those who have experience with automation tools and scripting, web maps and applications, 3D-Analyst, Spatial Analyst, and basic CAD functions.
• Preferred candidate will be able to follow one-line schematics/diagrams of transmission or distribution systems.
• A strong understanding and mastery of land survey principles and legal descriptions including metes and bounds and Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
• Designs and creates map and digital products and tools as assigned using predefined procedures, knowledge of GIS data, cartography, and data management principles.
The following education and skills are highly preferred:
• Bachelor's degree with a preferred major in geography, information systems, information technology, land planning, environmental sciences, or related field.
• At least 4 years with ESRI ArcGIS systems.
• Preference will be given to those candidates that have previous Transmission, Utility, or Energy work experience.
• Strong preference for those who have experience with transmission routing.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems and find solutions independently. Critical thinking and creative ingenuity are highly desirable.
• High proficiency in communication, written, oral and cartographic skills - the ability to convey GIS spatial information to non-GIS users and train non-GIS users on self-service GIS tools
Job Overview
This position supports management by supplying solutions for technical transmission issues for Development projects and current assets for project or region of responsibility.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintains project schedules
- Negotiates agreements
- Reviews documents for technical accuracy
- Completes ad hoc projects, report development and modeling
- Reviews market changes, policies and laws
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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