GIS & CAD Support Specialist (HYBRID)

Graphic Designer & CAD Support Specialist (HYBRID) needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Austin, TX.

• Pay Rate: $30-34.50/hr
• HYBRID-onsite 2 days, 3 days remote

What You’ll Be Doing:

• The Transmission Policy & Project Management Department supports the regional transmission planning process, which involves assessing long term transmission system adequacy and reliability, and evaluating and recommending bulk transmission system expansion or enhancement options. The Department is responsible for coordinating the successful installation of these expansions or enhancements. This includes coordination of engineering and construction activities with Transmission Owners, and coordination with RTO Operations to facilitate outage planning, model coordination, and operations studies required to energize new transmission infrastructure upgrades.
• The Contractor will support implementing the overall design standards for RTO.  This person will provide creative input and ensure that graphics meet the needs of the content owners within the RTO business units.  The Contractor will perform a variety of data visualization and mapping tasks for ongoing projects as well as all aspects of active Generation and Merchant Transmission projects. 
• Ensure the availability and accuracy of the RTO GIS mapping portal and coordinate with IT as needed to restore portal functionality
• Update GIS database with new queue projects and ensure links are established with Transmission and Interconnection Planning database
• Update the GIS database with changes to the transmission infrastructure, system footprint, and substation details, including yearly updates of information provided by transmission owners
• Perform quality control to ensure accuracy of data
• Prepare and develop all graphic materials to support System Planning needs, including maps for RTEP, TEAC, sub-regional TEAC, and visualization materials to meet business needs
• Support organizational needs for special projects interfacing with the GIS database, including providing technical support and coordination with IT
• Perform data visualization and mapping tasks for ongoing projects; assist in the maintenance and development of the Transmission and Interconnection Planning databases, including creating, editing and maintaining features within the context of an ArcSDE geodatabase (MS SQL Server 2000); perform queries in ArcGIS (ArcInfo and ArcView) and SQL Server, and the visualization of those queries, possibly creating new features based upon those queries
• Support organizational needs for CAD design including providing technical support and coordination with IT
• Assist project management team and department management in developing work plans, including scope, milestones, schedule, resources and deliverables

Required:

• Experience coordinating CAD design projects OR experience using the following software programs: CAD (AutoDesk and Bentley), Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI ArcGIS
• Ability to understand and adhere to compliance requirements
• Ability to produce high quality work products with attention to detail
• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems
• 1-3 years of experience with RTO Operations, Markets, or Planning functions preferred

What’s In It For You?

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the area’s largest utility companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.

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Recruiter: Lisa Hughes

Estimated Min Rate: $30.00
Estimated Max Rate: $34.50


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

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