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GIS Data Analyst

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$39–$44 /hrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

This GIS Data Analyst role is crucial for supporting wildfire mitigation and grid modernization. The primary responsibilities include ensuring GIS data accuracy, validating communications states for distribution automation devices like reclosers and capacitors, and performing quality assurance/quality control on geospatial data. The analyst will also support ADMS and OMS testing, troubleshoot models, and maintain data integrity across various systems. Qualifications include 3-5 years of GIS experience, familiarity with version-based GIS editing, engineering diagram interpretation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint. Experience with SCADA concepts and integrated GIS solutions is also required.

About the role:

You will play a critical part in supporting the wildfire mitigation strategy and grid operations modernization efforts. You will focus on GIS quality assurance, communications state validation, and data accuracy for distribution automation field devices such as reclosers and capacitors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Update communications state information for distribution automation devices (reclosers, capacitors, etc.).
  • Perform GIS data QA/QC to ensure geospatial accuracy and understanding of operational systems.
  • Reconcile communications data with GIS datasets and validating device states.
  • Support ADMS v39 upgrade testing, including validation, troubleshooting, and model checks.
  • Participate in OMS testing and wildfire mitigation test activities.
  • Help with model promotion, data validation, and troubleshooting of the ADMS impedance model.
  • Maintain SharePoint files, GIS versioning/change sets, and tracking spreadsheets.
  • Ensure data integrity across systems used by operations and engineering teams.
  • Support ad hoc projects, system updates, and related operational activities.

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of GIS experience (utility or critical infrastructure).
  • Experience with version‑based GIS editing (versioning, change sets, multiuser editing).
  • Read and interpret engineering diagrams (e.g., one-line diagrams, feeder maps).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including SharePoint.
  • Experience with integrated GIS solutions where GIS data feeds operational systems.
  • Familiarity with SCADA concepts (e.g., high‑level understanding of a recloser's remote control/communications).
  • Experience supporting ADMS or other operational platforms is a plus.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $39-44/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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