Job description
GIS Analyst III
Location: Atlanta, GA
Work Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite
Contract Duration: September 2026 - September 2029
Client: Southern Company Gas
Department: Asset Data Analytics
Travel: Up to 5%
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced GIS Analyst III to support Asset Data Analytics initiatives in
Atlanta, GA. The GIS Analyst will analyze current data, workflows, and business processes and
develop solutions involving GIS integrations, transformations, data migration, quality control,
and reporting. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the
ability to independently recommend effective approaches for complex GIS data requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced GIS analysis, modeling, data mining, and database-related project
activities.
Create GIS data from spatial and tabular sources and perform data conversion and
migration.
Develop specialized queries, maps, and reports based on customer requirements.
Process and convert multiple data formats for integration into GIS systems.
Perform QA/QC on versioned data before deployment to production.
Perform application testing, develop testing scripts, and document defects.
Work with users to identify and document required system and data changes.
Analyze existing business processes and recommend best-practice solutions.
Identify new GIS technologies, processes, and applications to improve departmental
operations.
Develop and maintain automated GIS processes using ModelBuilder, Python scripting,
and related tools.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Geography/GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
with 3+ years of industry-standard GIS experience; OR
GIS certificate with 3+ years of related professional experience.
1+ years of Utility or Pipeline GIS experience.
Strong analytical, requirements-review, geoprocessing, spatial-analysis, and problem-
solving skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency:
Esri ArcGIS Pro
Esri ArcGIS 10.2x
Linear Referencing
MS Office Suite
Intermediate proficiency:
FME - Safe Software
Esri ArcGIS Enterprise
Utility Network
ModelBuilder
Python
SQL / RDBMS
Basic proficiency:
AutoCAD/CADD
Visual Basic/VBA
SharePoint
Highly Preferred
Strong experience with Linear Referencing
Knowledge of Utility and Pipeline Data Model (UPDM)
Utility, natural gas, or pipeline industry experience
Experience with GIS database design, data migration, automation, and QA/QC
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on GIS professional with strong ArcGIS Pro, Linear
Referencing, Python, SQL, FME, Utility Network, and pipeline/utility GIS experience who
can independently analyze complex data problems and develop scalable solutions.
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