Gis Technician

Are you passionate about geospatial technology and data accuracy? Join a leading utility organization where you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the digital representation of the electrical distribution network that powers communities every day.

As a GIS Technician, you’ll leverage ESRI ArcGIS technology to manage, analyze, and maintain geospatial data for electric distribution assets. Working alongside engineering, operations, and field teams, you’ll help ensure accurate system mapping that supports grid reliability, future infrastructure planning, and operational excellence.

This position offers comprehensive training, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to transition into a highly specialized utility GIS environment., * Maintain and update geospatial data for electric distribution assets, including poles, transformers, conductors, switches, and meters within an ESRI GIS environment.

• Ensure GIS records accurately reflect current field conditions, system modifications, and planned infrastructure improvements.
• Create and maintain detailed maps, schematics, and GIS products that support engineering, planning, operations, and field personnel.
• Manage spatial data layers and associated asset attributes using ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro.

Data Quality & Validation

• Conduct routine audits and quality assurance reviews to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve mapping discrepancies and data inconsistencies.
• Ensure GIS data complies with established standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements., * Support outage management, asset tracking, system planning, and reliability initiatives through GIS analysis and visualization.
• Assist engineering and operations teams in evaluating network expansions, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and related software to prepare reports, document findings, and communicate project updates.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support mapping and design-related activities using CAD software when applicable.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Planning Auditing Teamwork Equities Geography Visionary Operations Innovation Reliability Communication Data Integrity Report Writing Asset Tracking Detail Oriented Quality Control Data Management Microsoft Office Network Switches Electric Utility Quality Assurance Computer-Aided Design ArcGIS (GIS Software) Transformers (Electrical) Outage Management Systems Engineering Design Process Global Positioning Systems Electric Power Distribution Spatial Data Infrastructures Geographic Information Systems

At least 2 years, * Experience using ESRI ArcGIS for creating, editing, and maintaining geospatial data.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Geospatial Sciences, or a related field;
• GIS Certificate; or
• Minimum of 2 years of professional GIS experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile geospatial information from multiple data sources.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills., * Knowledge of electric utility or power distribution systems.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience using CAD software.
• Prior utility industry experience.
• Understanding of GIS quality control standards and procedures.
• Interest in developing a long-term career within the utility and geospatial technology industry., 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.

• Opportunity to support a large-scale electric utility serving critical infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with industry-leading GIS and mapping technologies.
• Exposure to engineering, utility operations, and infrastructure planning.
• Strong potential for long-term career growth and advancement.
• Collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to grid reliability and operational success.

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