GIS Analyst

GIS Analyst

On-site hybrid (Must Work Mon and Fri in the office)

36 Months

Atlanta, GA

Job Description:

As a contract employee, the incumbent will be expected to perform a critical technical role in the creation and support of critical feature data as required by business partners, corporate initiatives, and Engineering necessities.

Engineering GIS data will be used by the incumbent to answer ongoing questions and inquiries, generate new geospatial data, and provide flexible GIS service as a whole. Regular inventory analysis showing counts, mileage, and measurements of the system is anticipated.

The incumbent will also directly perform geospatial data preparation and assemblage tasks that directly support the creation of Positive Train Control (PTC) Subdivision Files, and the deployment of geospatial data for use by the corporate Enterprise GIS initiative.

This technical role requires that incumbent have a broad geographic understanding of the rail network, the ability to correctly interpret track geometrics and feature placement information received from the field, and a general understanding of the installation and maintenance activities undertaken by the Engineering Department sub-groups.

On an ongoing daily basis:

• The incumbent will personally perform and be responsible for the

creation, modification, and quality control of essential geospatial

infrastructure data for company wide use for a variety of critical

applications, including the analysis and assembly of geospatial data

utilized to assist PTC compliance.

• The incumbent will utilize their practical railroad knowledge to ensure

field generated spatial data from various sources is properly converted

into a functioning theoretical digital network compliant with the

database and data model standards established for PTC systems.

• The incumbent will be authorized to perform quality control

checks, accept, and promote geospatial data change sets that are

produced by the Geospatial Data Group’s CADD technicians.

• The incumbent will utilize a variety of GIS software tools to perform

topology corrections and make geometric modification as part of the data

quality review and acceptance process.

• The incumbent will be called upon to work with other involved groups

and departments in a collaborative manner to fully utilize the technical skill sets of the Geospatial Data Group toward the Enterprise GIS goals.

• Assist the Sr. Geospatial Data Analyst with assorted GIS responsibilities as required per business needs.
• Leverage the company’s investment in geospatial technology to generate value and identify cost savings using GIS technology.

Required Skills:

• GIS Software (Advanced)
• Analytical Ability (Advanced)
• Problem Solving (Advanced)
• Decision Making (Intermediate)
• Project Management (Intermediate)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree - required
• Graduate Degree - optional

Majors – Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or other relevant program of study.

Thank you,