GIS Analyst Transmission and Distribution

ABOUT THE ROLE

The GIS Analyst is responsible for the development, maintenance, and quality control of geospatial data and mapping products in support of high-voltage transmission line and right-of-way (ROW) construction projects. This role serves as a core contributor across project lifecycle phases – from preconstruction survey coordination through as-built deliverable production.

Company Overview

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow.

At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects

Essential Functions

• Geospatial Data Management & Mapping
  • Develop and maintain GIS maps and databases for transmission line construction projects, including structure locations, ROW boundaries, access routes, environmental constraints, and project layers in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online; continuously update and manage data to support field operations and ensure teams have access to current, reliable information
  • Produce high-quality maps, exhibits, and spatial deliverables for internal and external project teams
  • Perform spatial analysis including buffer analysis, route comparisons, conflict identification, and land ownership overlays
  • Manage and QA/QC geospatial data from multiple sources including survey, LiDAR, aerial imagery, and CAD conversion
• Transmission Line & ROW Support
  • Support permitting teams with accurate construction-specific mapping designs
  • Coordinate with survey and engineering teams to integrate field data into GIS deliverables and ensure alignment with project design drawings
  • Update GIS records to reflect field changes and design revisions throughout construction.
  • Assist with as-built documentation and final record mapping for transmission line projects
• Field & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Maintain internal GIS users, including onboarding new users, managing permissions, and coordinating ArcGIS Online (AGO) map sharing to ensure appropriate access, data security, and consistent use across project teams
  • Utilize ArcGIS Field Maps for data collection, field verification, and real-time updates during active construction
  • Collaborate with Project Managers, ROW agents, Environmental staff, and Survey crews to ensure GIS deliverables meet project milestones
  • Communicate with client GIS teams to align data standards, projections, and file format requirements
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of GIS experience with a focus on utility, transmission, or linear infrastructure projects
• Experience with coordinate systems, projections, and datum transformations
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working for an EPC contractor, transmission contractor, or utility in a GIS capacity
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, and/or ArcGIS Field Maps for field data collection
  • GISP certification or ESRI Technical Certification
  • CAD experience (AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation) for cross-functional data exchange

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and/or ArcGIS Online (Esri platform)
• Proficiency with geodatabases, feature classes, and geoprocessing tools
• Working knowledge of transmission line construction processes, ROW fundamentals, and land ownership data
• Ability to read and interpret survey plats, legal descriptions, construction drawings, and one-line diagrams
• Strong attention to data accuracy and QA/QC discipline
• Knowledge of NERC/FERC transmission standards, NESC structure classifications, or utility asset management frameworks is preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to travel 25%

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.