Job Description

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it. 

Purpose

As a GIS Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our electric systems safe, efficient, and compliant by using data to drive real-world solutions. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and analyzing GIS data that supports our electric utility operations, with a heavy emphasis on regulatory reporting and spatial data analysis. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, field crews, and regulators to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

This is a hybrid role that must live within commuting distance of one of our Lake Tahoe offices. 

Accountabilities

• Maintain, analyze, and update GIS data related to the electric utility system using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Utility Network tools
• Support large-scale GIS migration projects in partnership with Liberty’s Enterprise GIS team, transitioning data into the Esri Utility Network platform
• Lead the development of GIS-based reporting tools to support regulatory compliance, including monthly and quarterly submissions
• Build and maintain spreadsheets, visualizations, and dashboards to analyze trends and present technical data clearly to stakeholders
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and LiDAR, and reconcile conflicting or incomplete data to ensure accuracy
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify opportunities for operational improvements using spatial and statistical analysis
• Create and maintain mobile GIS applications for field crews, enhancing field-to-office coordination and emergency response
• Manage and maintain GIS records, CAD files, substation drawings, and digital archives for engineering and regulatory purposes
• Support emergency operations by delivering real-time mapping and data solutions to field and office staff
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in GIS, preferably in a utility or regulatory setting
• Strong analytical background, including experience with spreadsheets, statistics, and interpreting complex data
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and reporting, especially in the utility or environmental sector
• Proficient in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and Utility Network tools
• Experience working with GPS, LiDAR, CAD drawings, and mobile GIS apps
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts) and other Office tools
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical data to non-technical audiences
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple projects
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites as needed

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
• Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
• Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
• 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days 
• Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
• Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Compensation

Expected pay: $25.30 - $31.62 per hour

Full salary range $25.30 - $37.95 per hour

*Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location. Base pay for this role is expected to fall within the min to mid-point.

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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