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Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. 

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

This position, embedded with the Poland AP1000 project’s Engineering Automation team, will be involved in using ESRI ArcGIS Map's available tools including Analysis and Spatial Analyst. The GIS Specialist will also work with all geospatial data formats and will play a role in developing and/or maintaining geospatial data that is either project/task specific or is a regularly available dataset.
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”

• Leading in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving business demands in the construction industry
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Geographic Information System (GIS) engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications​ 
• Leading in the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving business demands in the construction industry
• Overseeing the planning and coordination of GIS activities to meet the outlined goals
• Developing and managing control quality standards for system application
• Performing data capture and analysis for GIS products
• Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
• Supporting and participating in the designing and development of the geospatial database
• Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
• Staying up to date or abreast with the latest developments in the GIS field
• Giving support in the development of a work plan for complex projects and project bids
• Efficiently managing geospatial databases and developing effective maps and aerial photography
• Provides technical writing to support GIS metadata and project documentation   

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Geography, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field, and 5-8 years of relevant experience.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be authorized to live and work in the US without sponsorship
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have experience using the ESRI suite of products including ArcGIS Server Advanced or ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise Portal, ESRI suite including (Survey 123, Collector, Field Worker)  
• Must have experience in developing web-based GIS applications
• Must have proficiency working with all geospatial data formats
• Experience of Esri ArcGIS desktop software, including ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with data modeling, data conversion and ETL Software such as FME is desired
• Experience working with variety of vector and raster datasets from public and private sources
• Working knowledge of CAD programs and importing drawings into GIS.
• Knowledge in the use of various software applications including ESRI applications ArcTools and model builder
• Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Knowledge of cartographic procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of geography and various methods references common to GIS applications, such as coordinate systems and mapping standards
• Experience integrating with CAD tools such as BIM, Revvit, and Civil 3D preferred
• Experience in programming language (HTML, JavaScript, VB .Net etc) is preferred
• Experience with data modeling, data conversion and ETL Software such as FME is preferred  

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