GIS Analyst​/Engineer

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, Arc Pro, Experience Builder, Survey
  123 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