What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst (Engineering) position at Open Systems Inc.?
Job Title: GIS Analyst (Engineering)
Location: Atlanta, GA 30308 (Hybrid: 4x/Week)
Contract duration: 12 Months, Long-term.
Industry: Rail Transportation.
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 Client Corporation 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 for Client Corporation as a whole. Regular inventory analysis showing counts, mileage, and measurements of the Client Corporation 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 Client Corporation corporate Enterprise GIS initiative.
- This technical role requires that the incumbent have a broad geographic understanding of the Client Corporation 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 across a variety of critical applications, including the analysis and assembly of geospatial data utilized to support PTC compliance.
- The incumbent will utilize practical railroad knowledge to ensure that field-generated spatial data from various sources is properly converted into a functional theoretical digital network that complies with the database and data model standards established for PTC systems.
- The incumbent will be authorized to perform quality control checks and to accept and promote geospatial data change sets 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 modifications as part of the data quality review and acceptance process.
- The incumbent will work collaboratively with other groups and departments to fully leverage the technical skill sets of the Geospatial Data Group in support of Enterprise GIS objectives.
- Assist the Sr. Geospatial Data Analyst with various GIS-related responsibilities as required to meet business needs.
- Leverage the company’s investment in geospatial technology to generate value and identify cost-saving opportunities through the effective use of 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.