GIS Analyst/Engineer

Job description

Job Title: GIS Analyst / Specialist / Engineer Job Summary: Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced GIS Analyst/Specialist/Engineer to support our client’s Enterprise Asset Management Value Realization Department. The role will provide technical and analytical support for GIS-driven asset management initiatives, data quality improvements, and rail engineering projects. This position is hybrid, with up to one remote day per week. Job Responsibilities: Develop, configure, and support custom GIS applications and tools for asset management and transportation systems. Perform geospatial and statistical analyses, integrating and transforming datasets to meet business needs. Design, test, and maintain ESRI GIS environments (ArcGIS Enterprise, Portal, Server, Desktop, ArcPro, Experience Builder, Survey123 Connect). Write and optimize code in Python and SQL for data management, analytics, and automation. Create and maintain reports and dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, GIS Maps) to visualize insights and KPIs. Ensure accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility of all GIS deliverables. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate analytical results into actionable recommendations. Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, programming languages, and spatial analysis methods. Key Requirements: 5–10 years of custom GIS development and asset management experience. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with ESRI GIS software, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal/Server/Desktop, HeXagon, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, and Python. Preferably 2+ years supporting railroad or transit industry projects. Strong programming and analytical skills (Python, SQL, R, or Java). Expertise in database design, data quality control, and spatial analytics. Experience with visualization and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel). Familiarity with transportation and transit systems, preferably large-scale networks. Knowledge of KPI creation, data modeling, and reporting automation. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and project management skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics, or Transportation/Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred). Job Benefits: • Competitive hourly rate range of $80 to $120 an hour based on experience and education