Role
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a project which will expose the candidate to a wide range of systems, software, skills, expertise and insight. The GIS Technician is a member of the GIS Team which sits within the BIM Team at SCS Railways. The candidate would be responsible for supporting the ‘Structures and Earthworks’ Delivery Units with their GIS requests, alongside developing cutting edge GIS solutions for the wider project. This role would be ideal for a professional with GIS skills in the ESRI suite of software, who also has a working knowledge of using ETL tools such as Safe FME for managing efficient workflows and is looking to produce creative GIS solutions.
Tasks:
- Produce creative and innovative GIS solutions using the latest set of tools available within the ESRI suite, and self-developed custom solutions to specific requests
- Integration of 3D BIM models into GIS - data processing and visualisation
- Develop and maintain bespoke GIS interfaces and data to provide user access to complex datasets
- Create mobile GIS applications using packages such as Survey123 to assist in the management of field data collection and our digital permitting systems
- Adhere to and seek efficient workflows using automations and self-developed processes
- Generate GIS deliverables following client specifications
- Consistently aim to develop new skills using the plethora of resources available within SCS and the accessibility of GIS specific training
- Use of coding skills to develop and maintain GIS applications
- CAD to GIS conversions
- Collaborate with the Survey Team to maintain up to date drone imagery in GIS
- Respond to ad-hoc GIS requests from wider project members and/or stakeholders
- Utilise ETL tools such as FME to promote automated processes
- Use of APIs to integrate data sources
- Use flair and experience to bring new and exciting resolutions for data integration, analysis and visualization
Knowledge & Expertise:
ESRI Suite – ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Apps – Survey123/FieldMaps, Arcade
Safe FME
Arcade/Python/JavaScript
SQL
API integration
CAD – Bentley Open Buildings Designer/Autodesk
Appreciation of coordinate systems and conversion between them
Experience working with Ordnance Survey datasets
Summary:
The ideal candidate would be:
Proactive, self-motivated and passionate about their role.
A good communicator - vital for being a successful team member and project professional.
Creative and forward-thinking in identifying and solving problems
Have good time management and organization skills