GIS Technician: Field Data & Mapping Specialist

ALTAMIRA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTAMIRA is seeking a GIS Technician in Houston, TX to support GIS projects by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate spatial and attribute data. You will work with maps, surveys, client data, and field information to produce project deliverables.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to work independently or with a team, and willing to learn. Pipeline GIS experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• GIS undergraduate degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3+ years' experience using GIS software suite, ArcMap/ArcPro.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, maintain, and organize GIS data.
• Review and interpret maps, surveys, CAD drawings, records, and other source information.
• Support pipeline and utility GIS data development and maintenance.
• Perform quality checks to identify and correct data errors or inconsistencies.
• Create maps and other GIS deliverables to support project and client needs.
• Perform field data collection, asset verification, and site documentation as required by project needs.
• Collect and update spatial and attribute information using GPS/GNSS equipment, mobile GIS applications, and other field collection tools.
• Document field conditions through photographs, notes, measurements, and other project-required information.
• Review and integrate field-collected information into GIS datasets and project deliverables.
• Follow established project standards, procedures, data requirements, and applicable field safety requirements.
• Work with project teams to complete office and field assignments accurately and on schedule.
• Learn and apply new GIS tools, workflows, and technologies as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Willing to learn

Education

High school diploma

GIS undergraduate degree (plus)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Esri GIS applications

GPS/GNSS field data collection

Job description

ALTAMIRA is seeking a GIS Technician in Houston, TX to support GIS projects by creating, updating, and maintaining accurate spatial and attribute data. You will work with maps, surveys, client data, and field information to produce project deliverables.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to work independently or with a team, and willing to learn. Pipeline GIS experience is helpful but not required.