Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
The GIS Analyst will support operations by maintaining and analyzing geospatial data, assisting in the management of GIS-related projects, and reviewing and reconciling work orders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Update and maintain GIS databases, including asset locations, pipeline networks, and attribute data.Verify and validate the accuracy of geospatial data from field teams, contractors, and other sources.Perform spatial analyses to support decision-making.Collaborate with engineering, operations, compliance, close-out, and contractors to provide GIS insights and solutions.Ensure geospatial data meets company standards and regulatory requirements.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).
SECONDARY DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Proficiency in GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMAP).Basic understanding of spatial data formats and coordinate systems.Familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD software is desirable but not required.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently or as a part of a team.Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining data integrity.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Technology preferred but not required. Valid driver's license and ability to drive Company Vehicles.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to: Perform sedentary work- exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Operate computer systems. See, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.WORKING CONDITIONS/MENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Utilities, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Essential Utilities is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: