GIS Technician: Utilities Asset Mapping & Field Support

Acro Service Corporation; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acro Service Corporation is seeking a GIS Designer / GIS Technician to create, maintain, and manage GIS data supporting utility infrastructure and engineering operations. The role collaborates with engineering, field operations, and other teams to ensure precise GIS records.

Responsibilities include updating GIS features, validating data, interpreting drawings, and supporting asset-management activities through GIS applications.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with GIS software, preferably Esri ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with GIS data editing, mapping, and database management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, and maps.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as with engineering/field teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and update GIS features and attributes for utility infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate spatial and tabular GIS data to standards.
• Develop and revise maps, drawings, and GIS documentation from plans and field data.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, survey information, and other docs.
• Perform GIS data editing, validation, quality control, and QA.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between GIS records and field conditions.
• Support design, construction, maintenance, and asset-management activities via GIS.
• Enter and maintain information on distribution facilities, lines, poles, meters, and assets.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and field teams to verify infrastructure info.
• Utilize GIS, CAD, database, and related software to complete projects.
• Maintain documentation and ensure GIS data complies with standards.
• Support field data collection and integration into GIS systems.
• Perform other GIS and technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in GIS/Geography/Geomatics/Engineering Tech, or related

Tools

Esri ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Field Maps

Survey123

AutoCAD

Job description

Acro Service Corporation is seeking a GIS Designer / GIS Technician to create, maintain, and manage GIS data supporting utility infrastructure and engineering operations. The role collaborates with engineering, field operations, and other teams to ensure precise GIS records.

Responsibilities include updating GIS features, validating data, interpreting drawings, and supporting asset-management activities through GIS applications.