GIS Technician

Job ID
132526
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a GIS Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Atlanta, Georgia.

Overview

The successful GIS Technician candidate will support various activities with moderate oversight, including using GIS/CAD software for electric distribution projects, updating GIS data, and collaborating with teammates and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Use GIS/CAD software to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance for higher complexity and priority projects.
  • Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data to reflect electric distribution construction completed in the field.
  • Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with the appropriate resources to provide accurate data updates to client systems.
  • Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level.
  • Participate and collaborate in meetings between teammates, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Complete engineering design work and provide deliverables to client.
  • Perform storm response work as needed.

Qualifications

  • Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Requirements

  • 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 Technicians 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.

Preferred Requirements

  • GIS Software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcWeb services and ArcGIS Server), QGIS.
  • CAD Software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Maya, Civil 3D).

Shift

Flexible work hours/work arrangements




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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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