Geospatial Specialist I

Xcel Energy

. Provide highly responsive technical and business process geospatial support to GIS and GIS-related application users.

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,100 - $90,966 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in Geospatial Applications with a strong background in GIS systems, data analysis, and customer support. Capable of delivering training and technical assistance while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in the gas and electric utility sector.

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Geospatial Applications ProficiencyGIS Data AnalysisCustomer Service SkillsMS Office ProficiencyElectric and Gas Systems Knowledge

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Hard Skills

GIS Data ExtractsData Imports/ExtractsQuery/Data AnalysisApplication TroubleshootingMetric ReportingTest Scripts SupportImplementation SupportKnowledge TransferRegulatory ReportingConflict Management Reporting

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Simplify Complex Material

Tools & Technologies

GE SmallworldESRI ArcProArcGIS OnlineDatabricksPython

Industry Keywords

Gas and Electric Utility ExperienceGeospatial SupportBusiness Process SupportRegulatory RequestsGeospatial Project Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide highly responsive technical and business process geospatial support to GIS and GIS-related application users.
Provide desk-side and remote support to business customers.
Deliver informal and one-on-one user training and knowledge transfer on enterprise GIS systems and SAP.
Act as a geospatial point of contact for internal and external customer inquiries, including regulatory requests/filings, GIS data extracts, and GIS data analytics.
Assist end users with GIS application and internal business process questions.
Troubleshoot and resolve application errors with I/T Support.
Run daily merge/post activities and weekly GIS alternative/version conflict management reports.
Respond to requests for specialized GIS map products.
Perform query/data analysis and data imports/extracts for business processes, regulatory reporting, and downstream applications.
Produce metric reports supporting Geospatial organization productivity and efficiency goals.
Research missing as-built paperwork and purge invalid design alternatives/versions from GIS and Design Tool applications.
Support the Geospatial Project Management team with test scripts, implementation support, reporting, and documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of degree in GIS or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum 3 year gas and electric utility experience with demonstrated proficiency in Geospatial applications and an in-depth knowledge in electric and gas systems.
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.
Demonstrates ability to make complex material understandable; clearly articulating key points when writing and speaking.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
Familiarity with GE Smallworld (preferred)
Experience with ESRI ArcPro, ArcGIS Online (AGO) (preferred)
Experience with Databricks (preferred)
Experience with Python (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Spot On Bonus
Medical/Pharmacy Plan
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
Transportation Reimbursement Account
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
Tuition reimbursement
Transit programs
Employee recognition program
Pension
401(k) plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Holidays
Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Parental Leave
Hybrid work model supporting collaboration and flexibility