Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.
Job Summary
A position is available in the Engineering & Planning department for an individual with four years of GIS experience or water related fields with additional training in ESRI GIS software.
Principal Responsibilities
- Updates and maintains GIS as needed including the addition of main breaks, cross connections, asset attribute information and map corrections
- Responds to outside and inside inquiries for GIS information and mapping
- Works to insure efficient integration of the GIS and SAP systems
- Scans drawings and tap cards. Attaches scanned information to GIS
- Add distribution assets into GIS
- Integrate assets into GIS from AutoCAD files
- Develops and documents new GIS workflows
- Performs analysis, queries and reports on GIS data
- Develops specialized maps as needed for various departments in the organization
- Assists in implementing mobile GIS applications
- Integrates information from individual town GIS systems with Aquarion GIS.
- Assists in delivering information from GIS to Asset Management software.
- Performs tests for GIS related updates, integration and tools
- Coordinates work for interns
- Delivers timely water system updates to Call Before You Dig
- Delivers timely system updates for Customer Service Reverse 911software
- Oversees and assists with updates to Real Estate, MA and NH datasets in GIS
- Performs any activities necessary for the efficient operation of GIS and any other Engineering related projects
- Works with supervisor to develop new applications in conjunction with outside consultants
- Oversee GIS group in absence of senior staff members
Preferred Requirements
- Position requires a thorough knowledge of ESRI GIS software; knowledge of field data collection methods using GPS and mobile computing equipment; knowledge of personal computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of plotting and scanning equipment; familiarity with water-related infrastructure; knowledge of data and proprietary information security policies; knowledge in using AutoCAD in ESRI products.
Problem Solving:
- Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, applying expert-level Customer Service knowledge to identify issues, develop solutions, and assess their effectiveness.
- Capable of distinguishing between process-related and technical issues, leveraging advanced systems knowledge to ensure timely and effective resolution.
Education/Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Geography or related technical field.
Salary
- Job is classified as an exempt position with a range of $65,000 to $80,000.
- This role reports out of the Bridgeport, CT office.
- Hours for this role are 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday.
- After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote). However, based on business needs—such as training, testing, or project work—the employee may be required to work on-site for specific periods. Any such adjustments will be communicated in advance.
Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
