GIS Technician — Flexible Hours, Field & Office Impact

Actalent; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Richmond, VA is seeking a GIS Technician to join our on-site team. The role supports electric distribution projects, updates GIS data, and collaborates with clients across stakeholders. The position offers an Agile team environment, opportunities for growth, and field as well as office work.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of GIS/CAD tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships count).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform field and office work.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Utility Client Standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use GIS/CAD software to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance for higher complexity and priority projects.
• Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data reflecting field construction.
• Identify data inconsistencies and coordinate updates with appropriate resources.
• Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level.
• Participate and collaborate in meetings with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Work in an Agile team environment where collaboration and feedback are essential to meet client standards.
• Complete engineering design work and provide deliverables to client.
• Storm response work as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Field and office work willingness

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of Utility Client Standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GIS Software

CAD Software

MS Office

Job description

Actalent in Richmond, VA is seeking a GIS Technician to join our on-site team. The role supports electric distribution projects, updates GIS data, and collaborates with clients across stakeholders. The position offers an Agile team environment, opportunities for growth, and field as well as office work.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree with 0–2 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of GIS/CAD tools is preferred.