GIS Engineering Technician

About the role

The GIS Engineering Technician in Telecom utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) to perform detailed activities on assigned projects. The GIS Engineering Technician supports senior members of the team, helping to create and edit data and analyze information to be used in reports and articles.

What We Do

Our Utilities team designs fiber networks across land and sea. The wide range of telecom services offered has allowed the team to grow in both size and skillset – with growth projected to increase.

Essential Functions

• Works within a project team to understand clients, project objectives and be a productive member of that team; offering suggestions for improvement, meeting deadlines, and performing quality work.
• Interprets aerial/satellite imagery
• Works with data in various formats, digitizing the data from various sources
• Creates, updates, and maintains GIS data within databases, feature classes, or SHP files
• Produces project base drawings from survey field topographic data
• Understands basic GIS environment and file formats and be able to apply them to the CAD environment, or export/adapt CAD formats into a GIS environment when necessary
• Able to interpret CAD drawings from multiple sources - design firm’s proposed drawing set, utility as-builts, surveys, plat maps, etc.
• Possesses an understanding of the OSP/ISP discipline and its design process, or be willing to learn that discipline through work experience
• Uses knowledge to work independently. However, use good judgment in seeking help/answers to questions from project supervisor when necessary
• Shows continued and progressive professional development inside and outside of BHCD
• Demonstrates a client focus and work to help our clients be successful

Qualifications

• Experience: New grad encouraged to apply. 0+ years of industry related experience preferred, but not required
• Knowledge: Knowledge of GIS based software a plus, specifically ArcPRO. Working knowledge of data formats and databases helpful
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, or related field preferred