Lead GIS Analyst

The Opportunity

Ulteig has an outstanding opportunity for a Lead GIS Analyst with an emphasis on Environmental Science or Natural Resources. This integral role is a technical specialist, staff advisor, leader, and consultant for various types of projects across Ulteig’s Lifeline Sectors of Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water using geospatial technology. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in GIS tools, particularly ArcGIS Online, and have a strong background in environmental science or a related field.

This role involves managing spatial data, supporting field data collection in Field Maps and/or Survey
123, maintaining GIS data, preparing client data, creating high-quality maps, and performing spatial analyses to support project planning, decision‑making, and compliance reporting. You will perform GIS tasks that include creating and managing geospatial data, with an emphasis on ArcGIS Online feature services, as well as shape files and file geodatabases. Coordinates with technical and administrative GIS activities, project assignments, and information with technical team leads, engineers, environmental specialists, surveyors, planners and other technical staff as necessary.

• Conduct data gathering, editing, conversion, and analysis of GIS data with an emphasis on ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to support environmental projects.
• Apply cartographic standard principles to prepare maps and exhibits using GIS data sets.
• Prepare data documentation for metadata for GIS projects.
• Monitor quality control within the area of responsibility before submitting to the project manager for review.
• Collaborate with technical leads, engineers, planners, surveyors, and other technical staff as necessary.
• Identify, educate, and generate awareness for GIS solutions.
• Review all work for completeness and accuracy prior to final submission.
• Provide an accurate accounting of time spent on projects with descriptions for each time entry on a daily basis.
• Provide GIS analysis and decision support to the appropriate department.
• Review projects for compliance with applicable industry design and safety codes, client or company design and quality standards.
• Provide outstanding client service.
• Provide assistance with technical team leads and client solutions on additional business opportunities.
• Coordinate, prepare, and respond to RFPs as assigned.
• Communicate with clients to ensure we are meeting their needs.
• Work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced GIS team members.
• Comply with all company and client safety standards.
• Ensure personal and professional information is accurate and maintained.
• Participate in community and professional development activities.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental, Computer Science, GIS, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using GIS required.
• Proficient knowledge of current GIS technology and software applications.
• Proficient knowledge of the Esri suite of products, especially ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey
  123, and Field Maps.
• Proficient knowledge of geodatabases, editing, geoprocessing tools, map projections, and cartography principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), current GIS technology and software applications, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of Python or Arcade scripting, maintenance, and documentation.
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills.
• Must possess a well‑rounded knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal, organizational, and graphical communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to…