GIS Technician

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry‑level GIS professional in Birmingham, AL for a contract role focused on maintaining distribution lines and equipment data within an ESRI GIS database. You will collect and manage geospatial data for electric infrastructure, create and update maps, and ensure data quality for engineering and field teams.

The role supports planning, outage management, and asset tracking, with collaboration across engineering and operations while offering a hybrid work arrangement in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field, GIS certificate, or 2+ years GIS experience required.
• Power distribution knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software required.
• Experience with ArcGIS Pro is a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Team player with ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with CAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution Lines and Equipment assets in an ESRI GIS database.
• Asset Data Management: collect, input, and maintain geospatial data for electric distribution infrastructure in a GIS system.
• Map Creation and Updating: produce maps and schematics of the electrical grid for engineering, operations, and field crews.
• Quality Assurance and Data Validation: audit GIS data for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Field Data Integration: coordinate GPS and mobile data collection with GIS records.
• Support for Engineering and Operations: provide GIS analysis for planning, outages, asset tracking, and reliability studies.

Skills

GIS

ArcGIS

Esri ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

Power distribution

CAD software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Geography or GIS or related

GIS Certificate

2+ years GIS experience

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

• Input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution Lines and Equipment assets in an ESRI GIS database.
• Asset Data Management: Collect, input, and maintain accurate geospatial data for electric distribution infrastructureincluding poles, transformers, conductors, switches, and meterswithin an ESRI-based GIS system.
• Map Creation and Updating: Produce and update detailed maps and schematics of the electrical grid to support engineering, operations, and field crews. Ensure maps reflect current field conditions and planned changes.
• Quality Assurance and Data Validation: Perform regular audits and validations of GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Field Data Integration: Collaborate with field personnel to incorporate GPS and mobile data collection into the GIS database. Reconcile discrepancies between field observations and existing GIS records.
• Support for Engineering and Operations: Provide GIS analysis and mapping support for planning, outage management, asset tracking, and system reliability studies. Assist in modeling and visualizing network changes or expansions.

• Input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution Lines and Equipment assets in an ESRI GIS database.
• Asset Data Management: Collect, input, and maintain accurate geospatial data for electric distribution infrastructureincluding poles, transformers, conductors, switches, and meterswithin an ESRI-based GIS system.
• Map Creation and Updating: Produce and update detailed maps and schematics of the electrical grid to support engineering, operations, and field crews. Ensure maps reflect current field conditions and planned changes.
• Quality Assurance and Data Validation: Perform regular audits and validations of GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Field Data Integration: Collaborate with field personnel to incorporate GPS and mobile data collection into the GIS database. Reconcile discrepancies between field observations and existing GIS records.
• Support for Engineering and Operations: Provide GIS analysis and mapping support for planning, outage management, asset tracking, and system reliability studies. Assist in modeling and visualizing network changes or expansions.

Description

• Input, processing, and maintenance of Distribution Lines and Equipment assets in an ESRI GIS database.
• Asset Data Management: Collect, input, and maintain accurate geospatial data for electric distribution infrastructureincluding poles, transformers, conductors, switches, and meterswithin an ESRI-based GIS system.
• Map Creation and Updating: Produce and update detailed maps and schematics of the electrical grid to support engineering, operations, and field crews. Ensure maps reflect current field conditions and planned changes.
• Quality Assurance and Data Validation: Perform regular audits and validations of GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Field Data Integration: Collaborate with field personnel to incorporate GPS and mobile data collection into the GIS database. Reconcile discrepancies between field observations and existing GIS records.
• Support for Engineering and Operations: Provide GIS analysis and mapping support for planning, outage management, asset tracking, and system reliability studies. Assist in modeling and visualizing network changes or expansions.

Skills

Gis, Arcgis, esri arcgis, arcgis pro, power distribution, cad software

Top Skills Details

Gis,Arcgis,esri arcgis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelors degree (Geography, GIS, or similar field), GIS Certificate, or at least 2 years of full time GIS work experience is required
• Power Distribution knowledge is a plus
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software required
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro software is a plus
• Competency with standard computer software, to include Microsoft Office suite is required
• Capable of working in a team environment is required
• Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) is a plus

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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