Entry Level GIS Technician

AutoCAD Autodesk Surveying Visionary Operations Leadership Mentorship Innovation Apple IPad Communication Collaboration ArcGIS Servers Microsoft Excel Microsoft Visio Data Collection Microsoft Office AutoCAD Civil 3D Agile Methodology Microsoft Outlook As-Built Drawings Telecommunications Technical Training Quantum GIS (QGIS) Proprietary Software Computer-Aided Design ArcGIS (GIS Software) Construction Inspection Engineering Design Process Electric Power Distribution Geographic Information Systems MicroStation (CAD Design Software), This position combines GIS Technician and Distribution Field Technician responsibilities to support electric distribution projects and joint use/fiber make-ready programs. You will work in a fast-paced, diverse environment with flexible work arrangements and strong support for career development, including technical and non-technical training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship. The role offers extensive hands-on experience with electric distribution systems, GIS technology, joint use engineering, and utility field operations, providing a strong foundation for a long-term career in the power delivery industry., * Use GIS and CAD software to support electric distribution projects and maintain data for higher complexity and priority work.

• Reference as-built drawings, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data reflecting electric distribution construction completed in the field.
• Identify data inconsistencies in GIS and related systems and coordinate with appropriate resources to ensure accurate data updates.
• Obtain, process, and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality levels to support project needs.
• Participate in and collaborate during meetings with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders to review project requirements and deliverables.
• Work effectively in an Agile team environment, actively collaborating and incorporating feedback to produce high-quality work that meets client standards.
• Complete engineering design tasks and prepare accurate, timely deliverables for electric distribution and joint use projects.
• Support storm response and emergency mobilization efforts as needed based on client and business requirements.
• Perform extensive field data collection associated with telecommunications attachments to electric distribution infrastructure, focusing on joint use and fiber make-ready programs.
• Work primarily in the field as part of a two-person team, using iPads, GIS/fielding applications, measuring equipment, proprietary software, and specialized tools to document utility poles and associated electric and telecommunications facilities.
• Collect detailed field information including measurements, photographs, equipment details, attachment data, and other information needed to support joint use engineering and make-ready evaluations.
• Ensure all field data is complete, accurate, and clearly documented, and identify unusual conditions or potential make-ready concerns for further engineering review.
• Coordinate engineering and design determinations with designated engineering and design personnel, providing clear and thorough field information to support decisions.
• Travel regularly throughout service territories in Virginia and North Carolina to complete field assignments, including weekly overnight travel when required.
• Operate and responsibly maintain rental vehicles during field assignments, including potential overnight or extended use, while adhering to safety and storage requirements.
• Work safely and effectively in outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions, vegetation, terrain, and roadside locations, while carrying and using required field equipment.
• Learn and use mobile field-data collection applications and other new technologies to improve data collection efficiency and accuracy.

• Bachelors degree and 02 years of relevant experience; internships count toward experience.
• Ability and willingness to perform both field and office work as part of the role.
• Ability to work comfortably and safely in outdoor environments, including extensive walking and carrying field equipment; field data collection is a core responsibility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with teammates, clients, and stakeholders and for documenting field and design work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, and related tools.
• Ability to work in an Agile team environment with strong collaboration, openness to feedback, and focus on producing high-quality deliverables.
• Comfort with regular travel, including weekly overnight travel within Virginia and North Carolina, and operating rental vehicles as part of field assignments.
• Capacity to perform significant outdoor work in varying weather, vegetation, terrain, and roadside environments.
• Willingness to support storm response or emergency mobilization efforts when required., * Experience with GIS software such as Smallworld, Esri ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, ArcWeb services, ArcGIS Server, or QGIS is preferred.
• Experience with CAD software such as Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk tools including AutoCAD and Civil 3D is preferred.
• Knowledge of utility client standards and electric distribution practices is preferred.
• Experience in GIS, utility field work, telecommunications, surveying, construction, inspection, or similar outdoor technical work is beneficial but not required.
• Comfort with learning and using mobile field-data collection applications and new digital tools.
• Interest in developing a career in power delivery, joint use engineering, and electric distribution systems.
• Motivation to take advantage of technical and non-technical training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship to grow professionally., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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