STEM OPT Gis Analyst Jobs
GIS Analyst roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in geography, computer science, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build your career in spatial data and mapping.
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About Ameren Illinois
Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.
Our benefits include:
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The GIS Technician is primarily responsible for entering and maintaining automated mapping/facility management (through GTech) data to ensure related systems are up-to-date and reliable.
Key responsibilities include:
- Post as-built changes required due to construction projects (electric and gas)
- Adhere to current facility placement standards to ensure electronic maps are updated accurately
- Perform GTech switching operations related to system changes
- Maintain and update GTech landbase (subdivisions, municipal annexations, roads, etc)
- Coordinate resolution of GTech-TLM,OAS error reports
- Update/maintain electric and gas distribution one-line drawings
- Provide drafting support, including the creation and maintenance of stand-alone drawings such as: low voltage switching diagrams, crossings & encroachments, property plats, emergency gas valve prints, territory maps, and accident/public contact drawings
- Prepare and maintain gas maps for special projects as required for leak surveys and patrols to meet gas code compliance and ICC requirements
- Provide maps and specialized prints for division and internal customers as required such as feeder and street lighting maps, real estate exhibits, and prints for periodic quality assurance inspections
- Create, maintain, and distribute plan & profile drawings, as needed
Qualifications
Associates Degree in a technical field required, preferably in Computer-Aided Design or Engineering Technology. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. One or more years experience analyzing and interpreting construction drawings preferred. Design or construction experience on utility distribution lines and/or mains preferred.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proficiency with AM/FM, Microstation, or other Auto CAD related software strongly preferred. Knowledge of electric and gas standards, procedures and distribution systems preferred.
Compensation Range:
$60,200.00 - $90,300.00
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12: 00 am on that date:
Friday August 07, 2026
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Gis Analyst
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting GIS roles. Geography (45.0701), computer science, and environmental science codes are commonly eligible, but a mismatch can disqualify your extension.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Only E-Verify-enrolled employers can hire you on STEM OPT. Use Migrate Mate to browse GIS Analyst openings already filtered for E-Verify compliance, so you don't waste applications on employers who can't legally onboard you.
Target government contractors for faster onboarding
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify, making them reliable STEM OPT employers. GIS Analyst roles at agencies supporting defense, infrastructure, or environmental mapping consistently appear among E-Verify-enrolled employers with active spatial data needs.
Build your I-983 training plan around GIS competencies
Your I-983 must map training goals directly to your STEM degree. For GIS roles, document specific skills like geodatabase management, remote sensing, or Python scripting for spatial analysis. Generic training plans draw scrutiny from your DSO during the approval review.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your STEM OPT training plan requires compensation that reflects the role's actual duties. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary aligns with DOL prevailing wage levels before signing any offer.
Time your extension filing to protect your cap-gap
File your STEM OPT extension application before your initial OPT EAD expires to maintain continuous work authorization. USCIS recommends filing at least 90 days before expiration. Gaps in status can interrupt active GIS projects and complicate employer compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a GIS Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on both your degree and the job itself. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List, and the GIS Analyst role must be directly related to that field of study. Geography, computer science, and environmental science degrees commonly qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility and issues the updated I-20 before you file with USCIS.
How do I know if a GIS employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT employers. You can ask the recruiter directly during the offer stage, or check through E-Verify's public search tool. Migrate Mate surfaces GIS Analyst openings from employers already verified as E-Verify participants, which removes the guesswork from your search process.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a GIS Analyst position?
Your I-983 must describe how the GIS Analyst role provides practical training in your STEM field. Include specific learning objectives tied to your degree, such as spatial analysis, GIS software proficiency, or data visualization. Your employer signs the form and both parties report on progress at the 12-month mark and at the end of the 24-month extension.
What happens to my work authorization if my GIS employer loses E-Verify status?
If your employer loses E-Verify enrollment, your STEM OPT authorization is no longer valid at that job. USCIS requires that E-Verify enrollment remain active throughout your entire extension period. You'd need to find a new E-Verify-enrolled employer and update your training plan with your DSO before resuming authorized employment as a GIS Analyst.
Can I work as a GIS Analyst contractor or on a project basis under STEM OPT?
USCIS prohibits STEM OPT students from working as independent contractors or self-employed individuals. You must be employed directly by the E-Verify-enrolled employer named on your I-983. Project-based work is permissible if you're a W-2 employee of the sponsoring company, but staffing arrangements where a third party is your actual employer require careful review with your DSO.