GIS Technician

BGE, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Mentorship program

Flexible Fridays

Paid holidays

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities on public and private infrastructure projects.

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits, including health care, a generous 401(k) match, and work-life balance programs such as personal-time allowances and flexible Fridays. This GIS Specialist role focuses on mapping, data management, and field data collection, using ArcGIS, AutoCAD, GPS, and relational databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of GIS experience
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS suite of software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, and potential clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce maps and graphics showing spatial data from databases
• Maintain data layers using GIS tools, GPS units, CAD tools, and relational databases
• Incorporate maps, charts, spreadsheets, and text into reports
• Perform field work to collect and validate GIS data with a GPS unit
• Resolve and troubleshoot GIS-related problems
• Provide basic GIS software training for internal users
• Develop production schedules for smaller mapping projects
• Communicate with internal and external customers to align deliverables with business objectives

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication

Client coordination

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Job Description

• Prepares and produces maps and other graphic representations displaying layers and attribute data from database, using cartographic techniques to represent spatial data
• Maintains data layers, using GIS tools, GPS units, CAD tools and relational databases
• Incorporates maps, charts, spreadsheet data and text into reports
• Performs field work to collect and/or validate GIS data using a GPS unit
• Resolves and troubleshoots GIS-related problems
• Provides basic GIS software training for internal users
• Develops production schedules for smaller mapping and analysis projects
• Communicates with internal and external customers to align project deliverables with business objectives

Job Qualifications And Requirements

• 5+ years of work related experience
• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS suite of software
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Office software
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, and potential clients

Some Of Our Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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