Location: South Plainfield, New Jersey
Contract Length: 2 years
Work Type: On-Site
Primary Responsibilities:
- Primary focus will be on the GIS customer connectivity project.
- Project will have specialized training that differs from current training provided to existing contractors.
- Responsibilities will involve reviewing customer addresses/accounts and validating or relocating those accounts to the closest transformers in GIS.
- Using our existing data analytics and algorithms that score accuracy of the data, contractors will determine if customers are correctly linked to their assigned transformer or need to be reassigned to the algorithms suggested transformer.
- Contractors will also evaluate whether the suggested transformer provided by the algorithm is the best option for relocation.
- Judgment calls will be required to identify outliers and ensure data accuracy. Additionally, we want the flexibility to have these contractors backfill positions within our division if a contractor leaves the group.
- looking for candidates with GIS education or backgrounds.
Company Overview
We are seeking a skilled GIS Mapper to join our established utility company's team. This role focuses on maintaining and analyzing our electric utility infrastructure through geographic information systems, combining technical expertise with practical field applications.
GIS Mapper Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the GIS connected model for electric utility systems using work management systems, as-built construction drawings, and field reports
- Perform spatial analysis and create custom maps to support operational decision-making
- Process work orders and maintain service point data, including transformer relationships
- Track utility asset lifecycles, including history, inspection data, and attachments
- Execute GIS work for major projects including facility relocations and load rearrangement
- Conduct field investigations as needed (approximately 5-10% of time)
- Create and distribute system updates through standard prints and ad-hoc plots
- Resolve data conflicts related to mapping, connectivity, and land issues
GIS Mapper Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of GIS experience (academic or professional)
- Proficiency in GIS applications and understanding of spatial relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Valid New Jersey driver's license
- Proficiency in MS Office and Windows applications
GIS Mapper Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microstation and AutoCAD
- Background in utility systems
- Knowledge of electric transmission and distribution systems
- Experience with computer-aided drafting
Working Environment
- Occasional field work required (personal vehicle usage may be necessary)
- Multiple client location work possible based on business needs
- Collaborative team setting working with various departments
Our GIS Mapper position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge mapping technology while contributing to essential utility infrastructure. Recent graduates with relevant GIS experience through education or internships are encouraged to apply.
We look forward to reviewing your application.