GIS Data Technician for Electric Grid & Storm Response

AbilityLinks; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power is seeking a GIS technician within the Geographic Solutions and Services group. The role focuses on inputting, processing, and maintaining Distribution GIS data, and supporting storm restoration efforts, often requiring travel and after-hours work.

The candidate will collaborate with GSS team members and PD engineering customers to ensure data integrity and effective utilization of GIS resources across the organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Associates Degree or Certificate in GIS is a preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, or STEM field is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create engineering construction prints using Esri mapping applications
• Ensure GIS changes are posted timely and accurately
• Adhere to mapping standards including offsets, annotation, and symbology
• Engage in storm restoration activities
• Validate GIS model connectivity and correct connectivity issues
• Perform quality control and data validation activities
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned work
• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions
• Provide basic GIS application support to users
• Demonstrate Our Values

Skills

GIS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Utility systems knowledge

Spatial queries

Customer information research

DOT/construction prints

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

GIS certificate/Associates Degree

GIS/Geography/STEM bachelor

Tools

Esri mapping applications

Job description

Georgia Power is seeking a GIS technician within the Geographic Solutions and Services group. The role focuses on inputting, processing, and maintaining Distribution GIS data, and supporting storm restoration efforts, often requiring travel and after-hours work.

The candidate will collaborate with GSS team members and PD engineering customers to ensure data integrity and effective utilization of GIS resources across the organization.