Mapping Coordinator

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Mapping Coordinator in Northboro, MA for a hybrid role with 3 days in office. The job focuses on coordinating GIS data collection, mapping workflows, and data quality across the Maps & Records team.

The ideal candidate has GIS/mapping experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and SharePoint. A degree in engineering-related field or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering-related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in mapping, GIS, or a similar technical environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint.
• Ability to coordinate workloads, manage priorities, and support process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mapping Supervisor overseeing Mapping personnel involved in collecting and inputting mapping data.
• Review, approve and post maps and records to the document management system and online map database.
• Maintain the document management database and prepare Maps & Records documents for storage.
• Support access requests to drives and maintenance; assist with quarterly audits.
• Generate and update reports to monitor performance against Line of Sight deliverables (Safety, KPI, Compliance).
• Coordinate, generate and direct work coming into the department mailbox and queue.
• Capture and manage 850 completion and GIS postings related to department work queue.
• Manage 856 Mainline Map updates to ensure critical assets are captured and controlled during order closure.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Coordinate workloads

Process improvement mindset

Education

Associate degree in engineering-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (incl. SharePoint)

Job description

National Grid is hiring a Mapping Coordinator in Northboro, MA. This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days a week in office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mapping, engineering, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience who enjoys coordinating work, improving processes, supporting teams, and maintaining high-quality data.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The Mapping Coordinator shall support the Mapping Supervisor overseeing Mapping personnel involved in the collection and input of mapping data into the National Grid Mapping Applications to ensure safety and to achieve Line of Sight goals

Key Accountabilities

• Reports to the Supervisor of the Mapping Department
• Assist Supervisor of Mapping with training, monitoring, developing personnel, as well as other varied assigned duties in the GIS Maps and Records department as required.
• Review, approve and post maps and records projects to document management system and online map database.
• Maintain document management database & prepare and process Maps & Records historical and other documents for storage as required by National Grid policy.
• Support Group Management Interface related access requests to various drives and maintenance, including quarterly audit.
• Generate and update various reports as required to monitor performance against Line of Sight deliverables which include Safety, KPI’s & Compliance metrics.
• Assist Supervisor of Mapping in Performance Excellence. Ensuring the Department is meeting requisite goals, identifying concerns and causes of deficiencies, and recommending and implementing improvement opportunities in Maps & Records.
• Coordinate, generate and direct work as it comes into the department mailbox and work queue.
• Capture and manage 850 completion and GIS posting as related to department work queue.
• Manage 856 Mainline Map updates to ensure Critical Assets are captured and properly controlled during order closure.
• Coordinate with GIS helpdesk to ensure timely completion of design set and other GIS posting.
• Manage and maintain the distribution of Digital Assets to external customers for all Mapping Initiatives.
• Coordinate with Asset Data and Analytics to troubleshoot and maintain the integrity of the GIS infrastructure during ESRi file extracts.
• Assist with Disaster Recovery planning, Business Continuity Planning and Data Protection plans.
• Assist in the design and development of quality assurance/quality system practices and procedures to drive improvement on cycle time deliverables.
• Support other areas within the Mapping Department as required

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in an engineering-related discipline or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Experience working in a mapping, engineering, GIS, or similar technical environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including SharePoint.
• Ability to coordinate workloads, manage priorities, and support process improvements.

Preferred

• 5 years experience in Mapping, Engineering, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS), in a supervisory or drafting capacity.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading technical teams.
• Understanding of GIS platforms, mapping practices, records management, and drafting processes.
• Basic knowledge of HTML and web design.
• Knowledge of utility, municipal, state, or federal standards and regulations related to mapping and records.

More Information

Why National Grid?

• Play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the maps and records that support the safe operation of critical energy infrastructure serving millions of customers.
• Combine technical GIS and mapping expertise with team coordination, process improvement, and operational leadership to make a visible impact across the business.
• Work with a wide range of stakeholders, including mapping, engineering, GIS, data analytics, and asset management teams, gaining exposure to multiple areas of the organization.
• Help drive improvements in data quality, compliance, and business performance while contributing to network reliability and customer service outcomes.
• Be part of an organization investing in grid modernization, innovation, and the clean energy transition, where accurate asset data is essential to future success.
• Grow your career through a structured career path with opportunities to develop technical, operational, and leadership capabilities across National Grid.

$84,000 - $98,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.