GIS Technician - North Carolina

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC; North Carolina; Remote; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

ClassPass membership

Breethe memberships

Job summary

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC is seeking a GIS Technician to support the Information Technology department from a home office in North Carolina or South Carolina. The role focuses on producing maps, maintaining parcel data, and ensuring data quality across GIS datasets, with travel to the Charlotte, NC headquarters 2–4 times per year.

Candidates should have proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, geodatabases, and MS Office. The position is full-time, exempt, and offers benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro).
• Working knowledge of geodatabases and GIS data management.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Produce maps, exhibits, and figures supporting right of way projects.
• Create and maintain parcel data, project layers, and geodatabase edits.
• Perform data entry, cleanup, and quality checks across GIS datasets.
• Respond to map and data requests from agents, project managers, and clients.
• Help maintain templates, symbology, and data standards.
• Perform general tasks that keep project mapping moving.

Tools

Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro)

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

GIS Technician - North Carolina

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - NC

Compensation: $42,443 - $67,669 / year

Description

Location:

North Carolina or South Carolina (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside within the state of North Carolina or South Carolina)

Schedule:

Full Time - Exempt

Travel:

Candidate can expect to travel to the Charlotte, NC headquarters 2-4 times per year.

Why Join ORC?

The Right Work. The Right People. The Right Culture.

Right of Way is where infrastructure meets innovation—shaping roads, utilities, and communities for the future. At ORC, we offer more than a job—we offer purpose, stability, and growth. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, workplace flexibility, and long-term opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Produce maps, exhibits, and figures supporting right of way projects
• Create and maintain parcel data, project layers, and geodatabase edits
• Perform data entry, cleanup, and quality checks across GIS datasets
• Respond to map and data requests from agents, project managers, and clients
• Help maintain templates, symbology, and data standards
• Perform general tasks that keep project mapping moving

We’re Looking for Someone Who

• Is organized, analytical, and detail-oriented — clean data and clean maps matter here
• Works efficiently under tight deadlines and keeps multiple priorities moving
• Communicates clearly and professionally — with project teams and clients
• Enjoys turning project needs into clear, usable maps and data
• Brings a strong service mindset to every project team interaction
• Picks up new systems and software quickly

Minimum Requirements

• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Pro)
• Working knowledge of geodatabases and GIS data management
• Proficient with MS Office Suite — specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook

Where You Fit

This posting covers GIS Technician levels 1–3, and the pay range shown reflects the full span across all three levels — not the range for any single level.

Every candidate is assessed and evaluated during the hiring process to determine their level based on factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. Your offer will reflect the level that best matches your experience.

• GIS Technician 1 — $42,443 – $52,088 | Minimum of 1 year of GIS experience using ArcGIS
• GIS Technician 2 — $47,966 – $58,834 | Minimum of 3 years of GIS experience using ArcGIS
• GIS Technician 3 — $55,200 – $67,669 | Minimum of 6 years of GIS experience using ArcGIS

Relocation and per diem are not provided.

Bonus Points

if you have experience within the Right of Way industry. Or if you have experience with legacy easement mapping or metes and bounds.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match, plus disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and paid professional development
• ClassPass and Breethe memberships
• Recognition programs and real room to grow

That’s the quick version — learn more about benefits at ORC.

Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, it requires a combination of office-based and field work. Employees will spend prolonged periods sitting and performing computer-based tasks, including typing, data entry, and virtual communication, while also regularly traveling to landowner properties, project sites, and government facilities, some of which may be in rural or remote locations with limited accessibility. Driving is an essential function of the role and may involve extended periods and long-distance travel. Fieldwork may require walking over uneven terrain, standing, or navigating outdoor environments, with routine exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, and snow. The role also involves frequent interaction with a diverse range of individuals, including landowners, government officials, and members of the public, requiring the ability to communicate effectively and maintain professionalism across differing personalities and potentially challenging situations. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary to accommodate travel, site access, and stakeholder availability, along with adherence to safety protocols in both office and field settings.