GIS Technician – Electric Grid Mapping & Data

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

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