GIS Specialist

Job Description

Washington Gas is seeking a GIS Specialist who will perform a crucial role in managing and analyzing geographic data, creating maps, visualizations, and providing technical support for GIS projects and users. You must have a strong understanding of GIS principles, software, and data management practices to ensure data accuracy and accessibility for various projects and stakeholders. This is a hybrid-position based out of our Springfield Operations Center. Candidates are required to work on-site a minimum of 3 days a week.

Your Role & Responsibilities:

- Maintain the companywide GIS system by utilizing Esri Utility Network Model and Linear Referencing tools.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure GIS system supports the needs of all business units.

- Manage and utilize GIS resources to collect, analyze, and present spatial data in the form of maps and graphic reports.

- Collaborate with internal and external teams/customers to ensure all work is completed accurately and within assigned deadlines.

- Assist with the design and usage of ArcGIS models and Applications.

- Assist with the creation and maintenance of cartographic designs using internal and external datasets.

- Identifies and recommends process improvements for the team and the business.

Your Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Geography, or another related field required.

- 3+ years of experience working in GIS field required.

- Understand how to manage and maintain data within an Enterprise Solution.

- Strong problem-solving skills to analyze spatial data and generate solutions.

- Experience designing digital maps with geographic data and various other data sets.

- Ability to analyze spatial data through the use of geospatial data sets, tools, and programs.

- Ability to manipulate and convert multiple dataset types for integration into the GIS system.

- Maintains knowledge of GIS technologies and usages within the industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Utility Network Model.

- Experience in implementation and use of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise including Linear Referencing.

- Working knowledge of engineering drawings, field notes, and as-builts.

- Working knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations desired.

- Demonstrated understanding of relevant regulations, e.g. DOT 192, damage prevention laws, etc., preferred.

- Ability to utilize ArcGIS models using Python and VB, and Arcade.

- Knowledge of underground Gas utilities.

We offer a competitive salary range of $62,000 to $90,500 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.