OVERVIEW Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS Analyst with at least four (4) years of experience to join our growing team at our client project office in Tucker, GA. This position is required to be on-site at a client site and in office at least three (3) days each week. The typical pay range for this position is $28.75 - $36.39 per hour. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work independently and as part of a project team to provide GIS support during the planning, design, and construction phases of transmission line and substation fiber projects. Takes initiative to perform GIS data gathering, digitizing, conversion, and analysis. Applies cartographic standards to prepare maps and exhibits using GIS datasets. Employs GIS standards to maintain GIS database and project organization structures. Some quarterly travel will be required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Four (4) – six (6) years’ experience with ESRI Desktop ArcGIS Software (Desktop and Pro) Microsoft Excel required Bachelor’s degree OR Associates in a Geospatial or related field GIS experience with Telecom and Fiber Knowledge of shapefiles, geodatabases, and working within an SDE environment Knowledge of raster & vector data editing techniques Demonstrated understanding of advanced GIS concepts and methodologies such as drawing scale, field calculator, joins & relates, definition queries, versioning, layer control and other similar GIS operations Demonstration of understanding of cartographic methods and ability to follow cartographic standards as applicable Knowledge of ArcGIS Online & mobile GIS applications like ESRI’s Field Maps & Survey 123 Ability to coordinate with field personnel for data collection with mobile GIS applications Ability to track and report project progress for timesheet and budget reporting Must be able to perform field work including accompany project teams to transmission line or fiber project study areas and walking in proposed right-of-ways to collect GPS location DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS GIS Experience with Utility industry Prior experience with CrescentLink fiber management tools PERKS Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account. Robust Employee Referral Program. Annual performance and compensation reviews. Professional Training and Development. Employee Recognition Awards. Peer Mentor Program And Much More! PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physically mobile in and around construction sites and field assignments The worker is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted. Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.