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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Technicians - **Company:** Catapult Solutions Group - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Salary:** $48,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Computer Literacy, GIS Applications, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Tablet Computers, Workday - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_1190663f ## About the Role * Ability and willingness to perform approximately 90% field-based work * Valid driver's license * Ability to safely operate a company or rental vehicle * Basic computer, tablet, and mobile-device proficiency * Ability to learn GIS and field-data collection applications * Ability to learn electric distribution and Joint Use fielding processes * Previous experience in at least one of the following areas preferred:- Utilities + Telecommunications + Construction + Surveying + GIS + Field inspection + Field services + Infrastructure + Similar outdoor technical work * Ability to perform significant daily walking * Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain and changing outdoor conditions * Ability to carry approximately 40 lbs. of field equipment * Availability for regular overnight travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina * Preferred Experience Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not required: * Electric distribution systems * Utility poles and overhead distribution * Joint Use * Fiber/telecommunications infrastructure * Make Ready engineering * GIS or GIS field applications * ArcGIS or similar mapping systems * Utility field data collection * Pole surveys * Construction inspection * Surveying * Distribution design - GPS or coordinate-based field collection ## Description Catapult is seeking Distribution Field Technicians to support electric utility distribution and Joint Use/Fiber Make Ready projects throughout Virginia and North Carolina. This is a field-focused opportunity for someone interested in building a career within electric utility distribution, GIS, Joint Use engineering, and power delivery. The technician will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field, working in two-person teams to collect information from electric distribution infrastructure. Using tablets, GIS applications, field-data collection software, measuring equipment, and other specialized tools, technicians will document utility poles and associated electric and telecommunications facilities. This is a strong opportunity for candidates coming from utility work, telecommunications, construction, surveying, GIS, inspection, field services, or similar hands-on technical environments. Responsibilities * Perform field data collection on electric utility distribution infrastructure. * Inspect and document utility poles and telecommunications attachments. * Collect accurate measurements, photographs, equipment information, and attachment data. * Use tablets, GIS applications, and mobile field-data collection systems. * Identify electric distribution and telecommunications equipment in the field. * Document existing field conditions for Joint Use and Make Ready engineering. * Recognize unusual field conditions or potential Make Ready concerns and escalate them for engineering review. * Maintain complete and accurate field records. * Navigate assigned service territories and efficiently manage daily field routes. * Work closely with engineering, design, and project teams to ensure field information supports project requirements. * Follow company and client safety procedures while working around utility infrastructure, roadways, uneven terrain, and other field conditions. * Travel regularly throughout assigned territories in Virginia and North Carolina. * Field Environment Candidates should be comfortable spending the majority of the workday outdoors. Field conditions may include: * Significant daily walking * Uneven or rough terrain * Roadside environments * Heavy vegetation * Heat, cold, rain, and changing weather conditions * Carrying field equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs. * Driving between field locations * Technicians will generally work in two-person field teams. Travel Requirements Regular travel is an essential part of this position. Candidates should expect: * Weekly travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina * Regular overnight hotel stays * Typical travel schedule of Monday through Thursday, depending on project location * Operation of company or rental vehicles * Potential responsibility for maintaining a rental vehicle overnight during project assignments * Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable with frequent travel. ## Related Videos - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Destigmatizing the Workplace: Building Real Inclusion](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1492-destigmatizing-the-workplace-building-real-inclusion) - [Football for Good: Hackathon Finals - Live Pitches & Awards](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100330-football-for-good-hackathon-finals-live-pitches-awards) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - How DevRel Makes Tech More Human](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2149-wearedevelopers-live-how-devrel-makes-tech-more-human) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)