GIS Technician

CareerCircle
Birmingham, AL, United States
1 day ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$41,600.0 - $54,080.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design Geographic Information Systems Artificial Intelligence ArcGIS (Software) Databases GIS Applications Global Positioning Systems (GPS) Microsoft Office Esri GIS (Software) Network Switches Reliability of Systems Mobile Data

Job description

Are you passionate about geospatial data and technology? Join a collaborative team where your work directly supports the reliability and performance of a large-scale electric distribution network.

As a GIS Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing an ESRI-based GIS system that maps and tracks critical infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern GIS tools, contribute to impactful projects, and grow your expertise in a dynamic, utility-focused environment., * Maintain and update accurate geospatial data for electric distribution assets-including poles, transformers, conductors, switches, and meters-within an ESRI GIS platform

  • Ensure the GIS database reflects real-world conditions by validating, auditing, and correcting data
  • Create and update detailed maps and schematics to support engineering teams, operations, and field crews
  • Partner with field teams to integrate GPS and mobile data collection into GIS systems
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies between field conditions and system records
  • Support planning, outage management, asset tracking, and system reliability through GIS analysis
  • Assist in visualizing network upgrades and expansions using ArcGIS tools
  • Prepare reports and documentation using Microsoft Office tools
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, operations teams, and fellow GIS professionals, * Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, ~40 hours/week
  • Initial on-site training (~3 months) in Birmingham, AL 4 days/ week and 1 day remote. After training fully remote.
  • Occasional in-office collaboration for meetings or project work
  • Flexible daily start times between 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements

Auditing Geography Visionary Operations Leadership Innovation Collections Reliability Mobile Data Team Oriented Asset Tracking Detail Oriented Problem Solving Microsoft Office Network Switches ArcGIS (GIS Software) Artificial Intelligence Outage Management Systems Engineering Design Process Global Positioning Systems Electric Power Distribution, * High school diploma or equivalent

  • One of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field
  • GIS Certificate
  • 2+ years of hands-on GIS experience
  • Experience working with ESRI ArcGIS
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, * Experience with ArcGIS Pro
  • Knowledge of electric distribution systems or utility infrastructure
  • Utility industry experience
  • Familiarity with CAD software
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with GPS and mobile data collection tools, Geography Visionary Operations Leadership Innovation Collections Reliability Mobile Data Team Oriented Asset Tracking Detail Oriented Problem Solving Microsoft Office Network Switches ArcGIS (GIS Software) Artificial Intelligence Outage Management Systems Engineering Design Process

Benefits & conditions

  • Make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure and community reliability
  • Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading GIS tools and technologies
  • Work within a supportive, team-driven environment
  • Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid/remote work model after onboarding
  • Build a career in a stable, essential industry with long-term growth potential

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

About the company

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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