GIS Field Technician

Socket.dev; Lincoln (RI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

ESOP

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

401(k) Plan with match

Job summary

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking a GIS Field Technician to turn classroom GIS skills into practical impact. You will collect field data, perform asset inspections, and help build geographic databases to support safe, efficient municipal infrastructure planning.

The role combines field work with office analysis and requires collaboration with engineers and planners. Preferred location is our Lincoln, RI office with hybrid options up to 2 remote days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geology, Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 1–3 years GIS experience
• Familiar with GIS concepts and data management
• Proficient with tablets, smartphones, laptops
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Assist with field data collection and asset inspections
• Perform field measurements of roadway, sidewalks, curb ramps, and municipal infrastructure
• Plan, coordinate, and execute data collection to meet project goals
• Edit and validate data under project manager guidance
• Build and maintain geographic databases and reports
• Collaborate with engineers and planners to ensure quality
• Use tablets, GPS devices, and GIS software for data capture and analysis

Job description

Description

BETA Group, Inc is looking for a May 2027 graduate ready to turn their GIS skills into real-world impact! As a GIS Field Technician, you’ll help municipalities see their communities in a whole new way-mapping infrastructure people rely on every day, from sidewalks and curb ramps to streets and stormwater utilities.

At BETA, we bring GIS, engineering, planning, and environmental science together to help towns and cities better understand the places they serve. You’ll be out in the field collecting data, developing and analyzing spatial information, and bringing it to life through web-based platforms that help communities make smarter, data-driven decisions. The work you do will directly support safer, more efficient, and more sustainable communities.

This is an opportunity to get out from behind the classroom and put your GIS skills to work on projects that matter. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, planners, and scientists, gain hands-on experience in the field and in the office, and build your skills through mentorship, cross-training, and real project experience.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the collection of field data and perform asset inspections
• Perform field measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalks, curb ramps, and other municipal infrastructure within the Right of Way
• Take ownership of daily field operations, including planning, coordinating, and executing data collection to meet project goals
• Edit and validate the collected data under the guidance of the project manager
• Help build and maintain geographic databases, tables, forms, and reports that bring municipal data to life
• Collaborate closely with engineers, planners, and other staff to ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards
• Use cutting-edge technology like tablets, GPS devices, and GIS software to capture, manage, and analyze data efficiently

Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Requirements

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree program in GIS, Geography, Geology, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of related GIS experience
• GIS principles, concepts, and applications
• Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical aptitude with an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• ESRI Suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS online, etc.) to create and publish map services
• Working knowledge of GPS equipment
• AutoCAD

About BETA:

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.