Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, customer-owned LES is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We’re recognized for low costs, reliability, financial stability, innovation, environmental stewardship, community involvement and exceptional customer service. So, if you are looking for a career, and not just a job; if you value working in an atmosphere that values passion and talent, high personal standards, service excellence, the environment and the community in which we live- LES may be the place for you.  Please note, LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, LES is not able to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas. This is not a remote position and requires residency within reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska daily.

LES is seeking a proactive GIS Specialist to join our Geospatial Operations Team. In this role, you will ensure our geospatial data accurately reflects real-world configuration of our electric utility assets and their network connectivity by conducting regular field verification, data reviews, ArcMap editing and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. 

A typical week involves spending time both in the office and in the field. You will conduct hands-on field checks and open energized equipment to ensure that electrical distribution assets and their network connectivity are correctly represented in our GIS system. Any discrepancies found will be documented and updated in near real-time, with coordination across departments to ensure all stakeholders are aware of changes. You will also review data for accuracy, integration, and completeness, using various GIS tools, document records, procedures, and asset management systems. Data exports, data queries and teamwork will play a key role in keeping our geospatial information up to date. 

Attention to detail, initiative, integrity, accountability, and teamwork are critical traits for success in this role. You’ll be a key player in ensuring the reliability of our geospatial data, which is critical to delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you're someone who thrives on precision, looking to professionally grow, like "digging" into the data and enjoys the challenge of bridging fieldwork with GIS data management, we encourage you to apply! 

JOB SUMMARY 

Responsible for performing advanced-level design and duties related to the Geospatial business systems including creating and maintaining documents and records, assisting in setting project priority, conducting office and field research, and assisting engineering staff with design projects. Leads large, complex special, unique, or one-time projects. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE COMPETENCIES 

• Assists engineers, field staff, B&G, internal customers, and consultants in a project management role to review all engineering, Facilities and Geospatial work for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and quality expectations established by LES. 

• Provides advanced technical support for staff in drawing research, project redlining, gathering technical data from geospatial business systems, equipment, and processing of As-built return information. Reports any design or record discrepancies and adverse facility conditions to appropriate personnel. 

• Inspects, collects, and verifies data. Labels electrical facilities for use with Geospatial system records per procedures. Completion of these duties may require the opening and inspection of energized, high-voltage electrical equipment or entering electrical substations with provided training. 

Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.  

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.   

Teamwork - The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions.   

Project Management - Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects.   

Quality Orientation - Holds self and others to being attentive to detail and accuracy, maintains high quality work, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems while encouraging a quality focus in others. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED 

• Advanced proficiency with Geospatial software, Microsoft Office applications, and understanding of specialty software like (Recap pro, Faro Scene, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Inventor, and Revit or similar.)  

• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of electrical wiring design principals.   

• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of architectural and engineering design plans.  

• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of Electric distribution system 

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Associate’s degree in in architectural engineering technology, Energy Generation Operations, geography, or related field, and 

• At least five years of geospatial experience, or 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 

• Knowledge of power generation and power plant operations preferred. 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

• Valid driver’s license 

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