GIS Engineering Technician

About the role

We are seeking a GIS Technician to support the design, construction, and tracking of telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role focuses on managing and maintaining geospatial data, producing accurate mapping deliverables, and supporting field and engineering teams using the ESRI platform and related tools. This is a remote position based in the US; applicants must reside and be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support data and mapping needs required to design, construct, identify, deploy, and track telecommunications infrastructure and services.
• Operate GIS hardware and software systems, including ArcPro, ArcGIS 10.8.x, ArcGIS Online, AutoCAD, Katapult Software, customer-specific Fiber Management software such as Schneider Electric ArcFM or 3-GIS, Microsoft Office, computers, plotters, and data collection devices.
• Gather, create, edit, and integrate geospatial data and associated attribute information in geodatabase formats including Shapefiles, KMZ’s, and file geodatabases.
• Assist in publishing/converting information to ArcGIS Services and external sources including AutoCAD, Google Earth, Excel, Mobile platforms, and GIS mapping portals.
• Georeference/digitize GIS data, identify and correct errors introduced when merging data sets from multiple sources.
• Find and use freely available resources to gather GIS and related data files and to investigate potential data corrections and updates.
• Process and support field data collected with the ESRI App Suite (Collector, Field Maps).
• Document and maintain records on data processing procedures.
• Create and maintain innovative web maps and mapping portals using ArcGIS Online and legacy systems.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• 2+ years of GIS experience (collegiate + public/private industry experience).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Possess interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively work within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to prioritize, adapt, and meet deadlines; must be able to work independently.
• Strong written/oral communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience publishing with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Portal for ArcGIS.
• Overall proficiency in the use of the Esri platform and app suite.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current ArcGIS systems (ArcGIS 10.8.x, ArcPro 3.x, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Knowledge of and experience with other GIS and CAD software (including open-source software), Trimble software and hardware, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, SQL Server, Visual Basic, Python, HTML, or other programming languages.
• Experience with web and database design, development, and maintenance are highly desirable.

Work Environment

Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, and fax machines regularly during the course of work.

Pay

Expected compensation includes $50,000 to $56,000 as an annual salary.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401k retirement plan (available for eligible employees).
• Referral bonuses.
• Generous PTO.

About Us

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects. With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours.

We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey. We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential.