Job Title : GIS Technician
Job Description
The GIS Technician will support various electric distribution projects and perform data maintenance tasks for complex and high-priority projects. This role involves using GIS and CAD software with moderate oversight to ensure the accuracy and completeness of electric distribution construction data.
Responsibilities
- Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data reflecting completed electric distribution construction.
- Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with relevant resources to provide accurate data updates to client systems.
- Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality levels.
- Participate in meetings with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders to collaborate and provide input.
- Work in an Agile team environment, emphasizing collaboration and feedback to produce high-quality work that meets client standards.
- Complete engineering design work and deliverables to the client.
- Perform storm response work as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience with GIS software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS), QGIS.Experience with CAD software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D).Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook).Additional Skills & Qualifications
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Willingness to perform both field and office work, with 10-20% overnight travel required.Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform field data collection.Ability to utilize a personal vehicle.Knowledge of utility client standards is preferred.Work Environment
The work environment is 100% field-based, requiring the GIS Technician to perform tasks in outdoor settings. The role may also necessitate some overnight travel and the use of a personal vehicle.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00 / 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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.