SEMCO - Lead GIS Specialist

Job Description SEMCO - Lead GIS Specialist

SEMCO is seeking a strategic and technically skilled Lead GIS & Enterprise Portal Administrator to oversee the governance, performance, and evolution of our enterprise GIS systems. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, availability, and advancement of GIS technology and data across the organization. You’ll lead the administration of our enterprise portal, manage utility network configurations, and drive continuous improvements in asset modeling and geospatial analytics.

- Develop and implement enterprise GIS strategies aligned with business goals.

- Lead the execution of the GIS program and provide direction to Managed Service Providers.

- Establish and enforce GIS data standards, governance frameworks, and compliance protocols.

- Administer and maintain the ArcGIS Enterprise portal, including access control and security.

- Configure and manage complex utility network topology, rules, and trace analysis.

- Drive enhancements in network analysis and utility asset modeling.

- Oversee the lifecycle of GIS applications and integrations with enterprise platforms.

- Design and maintain custom GIS tools and applications.

- Ensure data quality, integrity, and alignment with regulatory and operational standards.

- Support geospatial analytics, automation, and system performance optimization.

You have:

- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

- 5–7 years of experience in GIS and Utility Network management.

- Deep understanding of GIS principles, utility network analysis, and enterprise system governance.

- Proficiency in ArcGIS, QGIS, and related tools; experience with ArcGIS Enterprise is essential.

- Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills.

- Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL is an asset.

- Familiarity with cloud-based GIS solutions and enterprise integration.

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary range of $79,000 - $126,000 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.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values safety as a cornerstone of our success. Military veterans and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

At AltaGas, we’re committed to delivering energy responsibly and sustainably. We foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we’re looking for leaders who are passionate about building smarter, more connected infrastructure.

: 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.

: 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.