GIS Editor

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

Job summary

A leading energy company in Boston is seeking a GIS Technician to manage and post asset records in GIS. The role involves ensuring the quality and accuracy of records, utilizing tools like ESRI GIS and AutoCAD, and providing training to personnel. Candidates should have a technical education in GIS and relevant experience. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires availability for emergency assignments.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in computer aided design drafting.
• Technical education in GIS Technology or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Post changes to asset records in GIS.
• Conduct field look-ups to verify records.
• Lead and provide direction to drafting technicians.

Skills

GIS

AutoCAD

Education

Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 29, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-026552

Essential Functions:

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.

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.

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.

Conducts field look-ups; both overhead and underground to verify the accuracy of distribution and transmission records in support of the work order process.

Tracks the status of construction on work orders by receiving and reconciling paperwork from the appropriate systems.

Responsible for QA/QC of one-liners, primary circuits, follow sheets.

Responsible for leading and providing general direction to employees at the same or lower grade levels to ensure timeliness and quality of work on projects which require more than one Drafting Technician.

Provides recommendations to support management decisions in the prioritizing of work, training needs and allocation of resources.

Provides coaching and training on work practices, procedures, functions, systems, and technology utilized by the GIS records group.

Provides general support for the customers. This includes activities in the design, construction and posting stages as needed to support the flow of work.

Train Company/Customer personnel in the understanding and use of all records systems pertaining to distribution and transmission work

Education:

Requires a technical education evidenced by an Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology or equivalent certification from a technical school of college grade. This degree, or equivalent formal technical education, must be in a field applicable to the 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 approved to operate company vehicles.

Working Conditions:

Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

Must be available 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 out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

Worker Type:

Regular

Essential Functions:

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.

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.

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.

Conducts field look-ups; both overhead and underground to verify the accuracy of distribution and transmission records in support of the work order process.

Tracks the status of construction on work orders by receiving and reconciling paperwork from the appropriate systems.

Responsible for QA/QC of one-liners, primary circuits, follow sheets.

Responsible for leading and providing general direction to employees at the same or lower grade levels to ensure timeliness and quality of work on projects which require more than one Drafting Technician.

Provides recommendations to support management decisions in the prioritizing of work, training needs and allocation of resources.

Provides coaching and training on work practices, procedures, functions, systems, and technology utilized by the GIS records group.

Provides general support for the customers. This includes activities in the design, construction and posting stages as needed to support the flow of work.

Train Company/Customer personnel in the understanding and use of all records systems pertaining to distribution and transmission work

Education:

• Requires a technical education evidenced by an Associate’s Degree in GIS Technology or equivalent certification from a technical school of college grade. This degree, or equivalent formal technical education, must be in a field applicable to the 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 approved to operate company vehicles.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.

• Must be available 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 out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

About Us

Who we are:

Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team-talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.