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# GIS Analyst

- **Company:** Merrick & Company
- **Location:** Chamblee, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Geographic Information Systems, Software Applications, ArcGIS (Software), ArcMap, CAD Data Exchange, Databases, Spatial Databases, GIS Applications, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Microsoft PowerPoint, Esri GIS (Software)
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18736773/Gis-Analyst-Georgia-Chamblee

## About the Role

* 3 -5 years' experience working with ESRI Desktop software applications and extensions required, experience with ArcMap is a plus
 * Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
 * Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree OR Associates is required
 * Knowledge of shapefiles, geodatabases, and able to work within an SDE environment
 * Knowledge of data projections and how to manipulate
 * Demonstrated understanding of basic GIS concepts and methodologies such as drawing scale, spatial databases, spatial projections and coordinate systems, text and annotation placement, layer control, definition queries.
 * Demonstrated understanding of analytical GIS concepts such as spatial analysis, table and spatial joins, 3D analyst tools, and use of CAD data within GIS.
 * Demonstration of understanding of cartographic methods, ability to follow cartographic standards, and ability to review map products created by others for adherence to established standards.
 * Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and mobile GIS applications like ESRI's Field Maps & Survey 123
 * Effective communicator and experience presenting in front of small - medium sized groups
 * Attention to detail, organized, customer focused
 * Able to work in a team and multitask
 * Able to provide direction to Technician staff for cartographic support on projects
 * Ability to work effectively on tight deadlines when necessary
 * Ability to track and report project progress for timesheet and budget reporting
 * Some field work will be required, accompany project teams to transmission line study areas and walking in proposed rights-of-way to collect GPS locations

## Description

Merrick & Company is seeking a GIS Analyst with at least three (3) years of experience to join our growing team at our client project office in Tucker, GA.
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 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