Specialist, GIS Project

The Geographical Information System (GIS) Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a designer tool that will address required changes to internal business processes, systems and technology. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for supporting activities associated with phase 1/2/3 of the GIS project such as data quality review, system implementation testing and system integration efforts. The applicant must possess extensive knowledge of the Microstation layout system and though understanding of electric business workflow process from layouts creation to mapping and WMS system. The candidate will lead the Company's efforts to roll out new layout design tool systemwide and support functional and integration efforts of the design tool with WMS and GIS systems. The candidate is expected to lead the project workshops, various workstream discussions and participate in meetings between project vendor, GIS core team and end users. The candidate will be involved in benchmarking efforts, reviewing existing business process and coming up with the possible new workflows. In depth knowledge of Engineering mapping, layouts process, Project wise and good understanding of WMS system (WR creation, CUs, work components, WR closure) is must for this position. Core Responsibilities

• Lead communication point between Con Edison and Schneider Electric/RAMTeCH for designer tasks associated with designer roll out and integration activities
• Primary communication point between Con Edison and the System Integrator for system implementation and testing activities
• Support with the development of reports and presentations to company employees, including executives and all levels of management, as well as regulatory parties and external stakeholders.
• Participate in production rollout efforts
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Business, Geography, Urban Planning, or GIS related degree and Two (2) years of relevant work experience is required and (>1) year specifically with ArcFM GIS application

Relevant Work Experience

• Two years of experience and a proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Required
• Strong leadership skills Required
• Strong proficiency in using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) Required
• Experience in leading and facilitating meetings, discussions and workshops Required
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills Required
• Works well independently as well as part of a large team Required
• Two years of experience working in the Electric Operations mapping systems such as M&S maps, feeder prints and C&DO/Conduit maps as well as microstation. Preferred
• ProjectWise layouts applications and WMS system Preferred
• Experience in Project Management such as work planning, status reporting, issue / risk management and presentation X Preferred
• Prior Engineering experience Preferred
• Prior experience with handling and managing large projects Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory and other locations, as needed.

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and