GIS Technician

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a GIS Technician to support electric distribution projects in the Raleigh-Durham area. The role is remote with 5-10% travel for storm support and occasional field visits.

The successful candidate will work in an Agile team, perform GIS data updates from field as-builts, and integrate CAD data with GIS systems to maintain accurate client records for nationwide utility clients.

Qualifications

• Requires GIS-related coursework or degree
• Knowledge of Client Standards preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Willingness to perform field and office work; overnight travel 10-20%
• Ability to work in outdoor environments
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Use GIS/CAD software to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance.
• Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data.
• Identify data inconsistencies and coordinate with resources to update client systems.
• Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level.
• Work in an Agile team environment with collaboration and feedback.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fieldwork willingness

Education

30 credit hours GIS-related program

Bachelor's degree + GIS certification

High school diploma + 2 years GIS experience

Tools

Small World

Esri ArcGIS

QGIS

Bentley MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Description

No two career paths will ever look the same. AtLeidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Protect yourself and your family with thebenefitsof working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

We are looking for a GIS Tech in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area (within 50 miles of the Durham office). The position is remote, but 5-10% travel may be required for storm support and occasional visits to the office as needed.

This position requires the selected candidate to work through a temp agency for 6 months before potential conversion to a direct Leidos employee.***

The successful GIS Tech candidate will support some or all of the following activities:

• Use GIS/CAD software to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance for higher complexity and priority projects.
• Reference as-builts, work management logs, & other documentation to update GIS data to reflect electric distribution construction completed in the field
• Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with the appropriate resources to provide accurate data updates to client systems
• Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level
• Ability to work in an Agile team environment where collaboration and receptiveness to feedback are essential to producing high quality work to meet Leidos & clients’ standards.

GIS Tech Basic Qualifications

• Requires 30 credit hours completed in GIS-related program at an accredited university, OR a bachelor's of science degree plus enrollment in a GIS certification program, OR high school diploma plus 2 years of applicable work experience in a GIS-related field.
• Knowledge of Client Standards preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Willingness to perform both field and office work. Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel)
• Ability to work in outdoor environments
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.

GIS Tech Software Experience in one or more programs required:

• GIS Software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcWeb services and ArcGIS Server), QGIS
• CAD Software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Maya, Civil 3D)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.) required

Successful Candidates Can Look Forward To a Fast Paced, Diverse Work Environment And Flexible Work Hours/work Arrangements As Well As Managers Who Will Encourage Career Development And Growth Including

• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In This Role, You Can Also Expect To

• Interface with local clients
• Interact with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Partner with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

Leidos is a trusted and future-focused solutions provider. Utilities consistently come to Leidos for reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipals/cooperatives across the country as well as a growing number of local utility providers and private developers. Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. In addition, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy delivery solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within: the Top 10 T&D Firms, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms.

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Original Posting

August 26, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $35,100.00 - $63,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.