What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst II position at Blattner?
A DAY IN THE LIFE
A day in the life as a GIS Analyst II involves supporting projects through geospatial data management, mapping, and analysis that help drive decision-making across the organization. You’ll spend time creating maps and figures, maintaining GIS and environmental databases, analyzing spatial data, and generating reports for internal teams and project stakeholders. Throughout the day, you may develop and support web-based mapping applications, configure mobile data collection tools, and help automate workflows to improve efficiency and data accuracy. This role is highly collaborative and combines technical problem-solving, data visualization, and organization to support a wide range of operational and project needs.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
A day in the life as a GIS Analyst II involves supporting projects through geospatial data management, mapping, and analysis that help drive decision-making across the organization. You’ll spend time creating maps and figures, maintaining GIS and environmental databases, analyzing spatial data, and generating reports for internal teams and project stakeholders. Throughout the day, you may develop and support web-based mapping applications, configure mobile data collection tools, and help automate workflows to improve efficiency and data accuracy. This role is highly collaborative and combines technical problem-solving, data visualization, and organization to support a wide range of operational and project needs.
STEP INTO THE ROLE
- Support the ArcGIS Enterprise platform including geodatabase management, loading data, creating maps and enterprise content such as web maps, apps, and dashboards.
- Collaborate with GIS team on planning, strategy, and scheduling GIS enterprise initiatives and aligning with industry best practices.
- Create concise, clear, and compelling GIS content (e.g., Dashboards, Field Maps, Experience Builder) for the organization using current technologies and workflows.
- Keep high quality standards and a keen eye for QA/QC of data and products including testing new features and pilot projects.
- Curate GIS data across projects and sources for the organization.
- Support GIS Manager and GIS Solution Architect in gathering requirements and evaluating GIS solutions.
- Four-year degree in Information Technology, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combinations of related education and experience required.
- Five or more years of progressive related Geographical Information Systems experience required.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
- Some travel required (25%)
- Hands on experience with field mobilization or construction environments preferred.
- Competitive pay
- 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Work/Life balance
- Employee/Family focused culture
- Gym on site
- And more!
WHO ARE WE?
With more than 115 years of construction experience, the company has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, Blattner has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.
Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.
Salary : $68,684 - $99,593