GIS Technician - South Carolina

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

ClassPass membership

Recognition programs

Job summary

O.R. Colan Associates, LLC (ORC) seeks a GIS Technician to support right‑of‑way mapping from a home office within North Carolina or South Carolina. This full‑time, exempt role reports to the Information Technology department.

You will produce maps and figures, maintain parcel data and geodatabases, perform data entry and quality checks, and respond to data requests from agents and clients while traveling to the Charlotte HQ 2–4 times per year.

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.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Geodatabases

MS Office

Job description

GIS Technician - South Carolina

Department: Information Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - SC

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.