Description
GIS Analyst
Atlanta, GA
Position Type: Contract
The incumbent will perform geospatial data processing tasks that support the overall efforts of the Positive Train Control system and corporate Enterprise GIS initiative, and going forward will be involved with data attribution activities associated with planned Engineering Department infrastructure and asset management applications driven by geospatial data. The incumbent will also develop and present GIS system and cartographic mapping elements; provide organizational assistance, GIS data manipulation and quality control for the Engineering Geospatial Data.
Principal Duties:
- 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 create PTC compliant Subdivision Files
- 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
- Assist in the creation, validation, modification, and quality control of essential geospatial infrastructure data for company wide use for a variety of critical applications
- The incumbent will be called upon to work with other involved groups and departments in a collaborative manner to help develop efficient workflows which fully utilize and properly reflect the technical skill sets of the Geospatial Data Group toward the Enterprise GIS goals
- Demonstrate proficiency of GIS specific software to solve problems and maximize efficiency
- Adopt practical railroad knowledge into a functioning theoretical, digital system
- Work with programmers to build relevant and user accessible GIS tools
- Create informative and accurate maps that assist readers in visualizing the full project scope
- Computer programming experience in C#/.net or Python is desired but not a requirement
Education Preferences:
Bachelor's Degree - Required
Graduate Degree - Preferred
Preferred Major:
- GIS
- Other relevant major with GIS Certificate
Job Related Experience:
Preferred Level: 2+ years
Skills and Abilities:
- ESRI ArcGIS Desktop
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Understanding of database fundamentals
- Programming C#/.net or Python (optional)
- Detail oriented
- Analytical thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Strong initiative
For immediate consideration, please forward all resumes to (see below) or call.
Synergis serves a myriad of clients across nearly all industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The outcomes of these relationships are demonstrated in a growing list of more than 300 clients and industry recognitions by Inc. magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. From its foundation in 1997, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals in all areas of information technology. Recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals for over 10 years. For more information about Synergis, please visit the company website. Synergis is an Equal Opportunity employer.