GIS Technician

Overview

Title:

GIS Technician

Location:

Richmond, VA 23219 (In field primarily)
Duration: 12 months. Low possibility of extension; may convert to worker.

Schedule:

Standard work hours (regular possibility of 10-hour days)
Interview:
Round 1 Virtual 1 hour

Additional info:
Work as member of Team to do in-field GIS data collection and make educated in-field design suggestions based on field data. 90% in-field work environment. This job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry.

• Team member will use a hasting stick (hotstick) to measure Joint Use attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments.
• Field data will be collected via iPad using proprietary software to update utilities GIS and make design determinations.
• Team member drives/travels to project sites via rental vehicle. May need to keep rental car overnight or for extended periods. Inability to keep a rental car stored in a safe location needs to be clearly communicated.
• Travel throughout regions in Virginia and North Carolina may require regular, weekly overnight travel. All candidates must understand the in-field time and regular overnight travel requirements needed to complete this role.
• Experience using Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software required. In-field experience preferred. Experience in AutoCAD, AUD and/or other data collection software is a plus.
• As needed, storm response and mobilization is required when extreme weather events occur.
• Storm response work as needed. GIS Tech
• Complete engineering design work and provide deliverables to Client.
• Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level; reference as-builts, work management logs, & other documentation to update GIS data to reflect electric distribution construction completed in the field.

• Basic Qualifications: Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness to perform both field and office work. Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel).
• Ability to work in outdoor environments; GIS Techs will perform field data collection.
• Ability to utilize personal vehicle.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of Utility Client Standards preferred. GIS Tech Software.
• Experience in one or more programs is preferred:
• GIS Software such as Small World, Esri Suite (Arc Map, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, Arc Web services and ArcGIS Server), QGIS
• CAD Software such as Bentley Systems (Micro Station), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Maya, Civil 3D)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.) required.