Graduate GIS Technician REF: 2620

Fingleton White; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Career progression

Educational support

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Fingleton White in Dublin is seeking a Graduate GIS Technician to join the growing GIS team, mainly within the Gas utilities sector. The role offers the chance to grow as a GIS technician while gaining a technical understanding of the gas industry.

The initial duties include data capture, GIS maintenance, and desktop investigations, with maps used for design reports and land acquisitions. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems such as Smallworld GIS, ArcGIS, or QGIS.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
• 3rd level degree or certification in GIS, CAD, engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Data capture of field data / as-laid information.
• GIS maintenance and versioning administration.
• Desktop investigations using GIS and supporting documents.
• Creation of maps for design reports and for wayleaves/land acquisitions.
• Compilation of Investigative Reports.

Skills

GIS knowledge

English fluency

Teamwork & initiative

Education

GIS/CAD/engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Smallworld GIS

ArcGIS

QGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction supervision and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 8 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and England with over 200 staff.

Who We Are….

We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-plus year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

Our Projects….

Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency upgrades and improvements for our clients.

Our People….

Our people are our only asset. Our people are key to everything we do.

Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to develop out teams skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.

Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. Chartership is supported and encouraged through CPD and mentoring and is a requirement for senior engineering roles in the organisation.

We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real experience to maximise your talents.

Position:

The Role…

Graduate GIS Technician - REF: 2620

We are looking to recruit a Graduate GIS Technician to join our growing GIS team. The successful candidate will join an established team working mainly within the Gas utilities sector. The role will offer the opportunity to grow and develop as a GIS technician while gaining a technical understanding of the gas industry.

The initial role will include:

• Data capture of field data / as-laid information
• GIS Maintenance and versioning administration
• Desktop investigations using GIS and supporting documents.
• Creation of maps used for design reports.
• Creation of maps used for wayleaves / land acquisitions.
• Compilation of Investigative Reports

The location for this role will be in our Dublin office.

Requirements:

The Candidate…

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems – Smallworld GIS, ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth.
• Experience in Data Capture / Digitising into GIS, and versioning administration
• 3rd level degree or certification in GIS, CAD, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

Other information:

What We Offer…

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Continuous Professional Development & Pathway to Chartership.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Professional Certifications, pathways to become a Chartered Engineer
• Team wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Team social outings