GIS Editor

Eversource Energy; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a GIS Editor to manage and ensure the accuracy of GIS records. The role involves posting changes, conducting field verifications, and providing leadership to drafting technicians. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology and experience with GIS and AutoCAD. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a starting hourly rate of $36.80.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology or equivalent certification.
• Two years' experience in computer-aided design drafting (GIS, AutoCAD) or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Driver’s License and approval to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Post changes to GIS records and ensure quality and accuracy.
• Conduct field look-ups to verify distribution and transmission records.
• Provide leadership and training to lower-grade employees.

Skills

GIS Technology

AutoCAD

Quality Assurance

Leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology

Tools

ESRI GIS

Work Management System

Customer Information System

Job description

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Essential Functions:

1. Post all changes, designed or as-built, to the transmission, substation, and distribution, and land-base asset records in GIS through work order, work request, system change notices, field checks, and/or any document that reflects a change to the system. The primary tools used would be ESRI Geographical Information System (GIS), AutoCAD systems, and its editors or by hand to the necessary paper documents.
2. Responsible for the quality, accuracy, and timely posting of Company/Customer distribution, sub-station, transmission, and land-base records in GIS through final editing and posting of all pertinent records.
3. Utilizes computer application tools such as, but not limited to, the Company's Work Management System, Customer Information System, Geographical Information System, PC-based applications, and others needed to manage workflow.
4. Conducts field look-ups; both overhead and underground to verify the accuracy of distribution and transmission records in support of the work order process.
5. Tracks the status of construction on work orders by receiving and reconciling paperwork from the appropriate systems.
6. Responsible for QA/QC of one-liners, primary circuits, follow sheets.
7. Provides leadership and general direction to employees at the same or lower grade levels to ensure work quality and timeliness on projects that require more than one Drafting Technician.
8. Provides recommendations to support management decisions in prioritizing work, training needs, and resource allocation.
9. Provides coaching and training on work practices, procedures, systems, and technology utilized by the GIS records group.
10. Supports customers during design, construction, and posting stages to facilitate workflow.
11. Trains Company/Customer personnel in the understanding and use of all records systems pertaining to distribution and transmission work.

Education:

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology or equivalent certification from a technical school or college in a field applicable to engineering and/or technical activities of the GIS Records Department.

Experience:

• Two (2) years' experience in computer-aided design drafting (GIS, AutoCAD) or equivalent.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Massachusetts Driver’s License and approval to operate company vehicles.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be willing to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The starting hourly rate for this position is $36.80. Check the career site for an overview of our benefits.