About the Role
Who We Are
Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.
What We Offer
Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
Overview The Nexus Water Group team is seeking a GIS Analyst to support the essential water and wastewater services our communities rely on through accurate and reliable geospatial data. The GIS Analyst is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and usability of the company’s mapping and spatial data systems. This role applies foundational GIS principles to data management, quality control, map production, and user support - helping ensure reliable spatial information is available across operations, engineering, and planning teams.
Work Location and Schedule
This position is located in La Mirada, CA. Schedule Monday - Friday. Travel within service areas.
What You'll Do
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
In this role, the GIS Analyst will:
Maintain and update GIS data through digitization, scanning, and field data collection using GPS, following established data standards
Perform quality control and assurance checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of spatial data
Create maps, exhibits, and visualizations to support engineering, operations, and other business functions
Incorporate CAD data (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation) into GIS systems, ensuring proper alignment with data standards
Use ESRI ArcGIS tools to edit, manage, and analyze spatial data related to utility assets (pipes, valves, hydrants, easements, etc.)
Support data migration activities and maintain GIS metadata and documentation
Assist with network tracing, connectivity checks, and validation of GIS data
Provide responsive support to internal users, including map requests and GIS-related questions
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support data updates and GIS initiatives
Perform quality control/assurance of GIS data
Incorporation of Microstation / AutoCAD or similar computer aided design information into GIS files
Use GIS applications (such as ArcGIS) to enter, edit mange, analyze, report and display information
GIS concepts and using ESRI’s GIS software
Provides support to system users regarding custom data and mapping products.
What You'll Bring
Education and Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, or a related field preferred
Valid Driver's license
Experience
3 -7 years of GIS experience
Nice to Have
ESRI ArcGIS training or certification (e.g., GISP or similar)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop)
Familiarity with GIS data management, QA/QC practices, and metadata
Basic understanding of relational databases and GIS data structures
Experience working with CAD data integration (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar)
Exposure to SQL Server, ArcGIS Server, or geodatabases is a plus
Knowledge of database concepts
Understand UML and create ArcSDE geodatabase with domains and subtypes.
Ability to use GPS equipment (knowledge of GPS hardware and software and data collection workflows)
Ability to read engineering design drawings (water, wastewater, easements etc.)
Strong understanding of working in GIS tools based on Model Builder, Python, Javascript and Angular UI
Strong Understanding of SQL statements, geodatabase structure and capabilities
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data documentation for reporting
Knowledge of Geometric Network concepts
Familiarity with general safety practices
Work Environment
Combination of office and occasional field work
Field work may involve outdoor conditions and light physical activity (walking uneven terrain, lifting up to ~25 lbs)
About Our Company
We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.