GIS Field Tech

Insight Global; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a GIS Field Technician to support a major engineering client, focusing on in-field GIS data collection and field-based design input for utility infrastructure.

You will travel regionally, with 80–90% in-field work and hands-on use of Esri ArcGIS and Leidos software to update GIS data and assist design decisions.

Qualifications

• Engineering Tech Degree or a Bachelor's in GIS or related field.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS suite or similar GIS software.
• Willingness to travel Mon-Thu, hotel stays covered.
• Comfort working outdoors ~90% of the time.
• Strong work ethic and clear communication; eager to grow with client.
• Utilities experience and knowledge of distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-field GIS data collection and provide education in-field design suggestions.
• Work as member of Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team for field data collection.
• 80–90% in-field work in various environments.
• Use Leidos software to update GIS data and assist design decisions.

Skills

GIS software

ArcGIS

Excel

In-field data collection

Strong communicator

Education

Engineering Tech Degree

Bachelor's degree in GIS

Tools

Leidos software

ArcGIS

Work Management Software

Job description

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.

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Skills and Requirements

• 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 on the road Mon-Thursday in a hotel 1 week per month. All expenses covered.
• 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 -In-field experience
• Utilities experience
• JETS
• Excel experience
• Work Management Software Experience
• Previous distribution knowledge