GIS Coordinator
Spokane Valley, WA - USA
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Job Summary
QISG leverages Quantas comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent expertise and resources to plan design engineer manage conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency consistency attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering Safety Quality Material Procurement QA/QC Right-of-Way Acquisition Scheduling Environmental Planning Permitting Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary engineering company within the Quanta Services (Quanta) family of companies. Quanta Services ranks #1 on the ENR 2024 Top 600 Specialty Contractors list designing and building some of the largest infrastructure projects in North America. QISG is seeking project level GIS professionals interested in working to support large-scale engineering and construction projects throughout North America by providing GIS solutions to our engineers project managers construction partners and clients.
About this Role
A GIS Coordinator within QISG focuses on data capture and real-time reporting for project-related internal engineering support with deliverables that ultimately serve our clients on large-scale energy generation and transmission-related projects. Collaborating with an in-house multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team including civil structural geotechnical construction management and construction experts a GIS Coordinator plays a crucial role in providing GIS solutions on projects; responsibilities include customizing solutions to best serve individual projects/programs performing daily quality control over all project deliverables and performing the geoprocessing/analysis steps necessary for successful delivery.
This role is an office-based position. A successful candidate is an efficient self-starter leader communicator and problem-solver who is comfortable using the latest ArcGIS Pro software and ArcGIS Online. They are experienced with an array of geoprocessing tools and they are capable of independently problem-solving and provide work-around solutions to common ArcGIS processing errors and obstacles on the fly. The GIS Coordinator is encouraged to leverage the latest advancements in GIS software and processing techniques to optimize the user experience for all end-users and clients. The GIS Coordinator delegates some technical tasks to GIS Staff Technicians and effectively collaborates with other GIS Coordinators and peers on a regular basis.
- Set up and maintenance of GIS data capture/tracking projects
- Coordinate appropriate data capture techniques based on project needs typically utilizing ArcGIS Survey123 and/or Field Maps
- Coordinate meetings related to project set-up/maintenance/delivery
- Directly interface with clients and/or QISG Project Management to hone-in on project support needs
- Delegate technical tasks to Staff Technicians when needed
- Perform daily quality checks on tools maps or outputs and swiftly trouble-shoot issues in real time
- Build Survey123 forms in Survey123 Connect and Fields Maps
- Report on weekly activities to GIS Manager
- Independently research updates/advancements that may impact our tools/outputs or provide new solutions to consistent obstacles
- Write and manage python scripts for automation of process workflows
- Conduct on-site training for field application deployment during project kick-offs
- Provide daily technical support to field staff with a patient and collaborative approach
- GIS/GISP Certification AND/OR Bachelors Degree in Geographic Information Systems Geography Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience using ArcGIS in a GIS Technician (or equivalent) role with applied cartography database management and spatial analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Online
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Teams
- Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
- Any project management/coordinator or leadership experience
- Survey123 Field Maps
- ArcGIS Dashboards
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot ArcGIS-related challenges.
- Strong cartographic and visual design standards to make work products look great for both print and web.
- Strong data management skills including creating editing and transforming GIS data.
- Experience writing/operating Python script to automate processes.
- Experience building forms via ArcGIS Survey123 Connect for data collection.
- Experience with client (or client-adjacent) consulting related to project management.
- Experience leveraging AGOL Web Applications for end-user operation (ie: ArcGIS Dashboards Story Maps Experiences).
- Applied GIS Experience in the civil engineering industry.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs at times.
- Must be able to bend lift climb and walk on uneven surfaces.
Travel Requirements
Varies based on seasonal and project requirements: estimated as up to 15% of the work year for on-site field trainings and conference attendance.
QISG Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
- Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Pet Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.