Geographic Information Systems Technician

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a GIS Field Technician to support a major engineering client in field data collection and GIS updates. The role emphasizes outdoor work, collaboration with a Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team, and providing design input based on field data. Travel may be required within the client region with occasional overnight stays.

The ideal candidate holds an Engineering Tech. or Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field and is comfortable working outside the majority of the time.

Qualifications

• Must have field-oriented mindset and ability to work outside 90% of the time
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude to grow with the client
• Background in GIS or scientific discipline is required

Responsibilities

• Perform in-field GIS data collection as part of Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team
• Provide education in-field design suggestions based on collected data
• Travel to client regions as needed, with overnight stays as required

Skills

Field data collection

In-field work

Communication

Education

Engineering Tech. Degree or Bachelor's in GIS

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

GIS software

Job description

Insight Global is looking for a GIS Field Technician role for one of our large engineering clients. Position job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry. Please see some of the job responsibilities below

• Work as member of Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team to do in-field GIS data collection and make education in-field design suggestions based on field data.
• Work environment will be 80% - 90% in-field.
• This individual will use a hasting stick to measure Joint Use attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments.
• Field data will be collected using Leidos proprietary software to update utilities GIS and make design determinations.
• Travel typically will be limited to specific client region where candidate is located (Norfolk, VA and Surrounding Areas) but will occasionally require travel to other regions throughout Virginia with multiple overnight stays

Must Haves:

• Engineering Tech. Degree or Bachelor's degree in a GIS, scientific or equivalent discipline
• Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software
• Candidate must be comfortable working outside 90% of the time – whether permitting.
• Hard working and strong communicator - eager to grow their career with the client