GIS Field Technician II (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

Eversource is seeking a GIS Field Technician to join their GIS Mapping Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GIS data maintenance, utility distribution systems, and a commitment to quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains land base, electric distribution facilities in the company's GIS Database ensuring data integrity.
• Interprets and implements data from as-built, job construction sketches, work management, and subdivision plats into standard company symbology using ESRI, ArcFM, CAD, and Mobile GIS.
• Collaborates with various departments to resolve field changes and map discrepancies.
• Validates topology of land, distribution, parent/child associations, connectivity, snapping, missing features or objects, and missing attributes required for proper tracing functionality.
• Analyzes and interprets spatial data including ortho-aerial imagery to ensure data integrity.
• Conducts field audits and Mobile GIS data collection to validate as-built distribution configuration.
• Performs business software testing and training of GIS applications as needed.
• Manages and performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance on all data entered into the GIS Database for data integrity.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced technicians.
• Performs GIS team lead duties as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in GIS/CAD software applications such as ESRI, ArcFM, and AutoCAD.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills.
• Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle changing and emerging priorities.
• Knowledge of utility distribution systems a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret Road/Development site plans, as well as mapping coordinates and symbols.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or iOS.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to quantify data, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to organize, plan, and work efficiently within a highly technical environment.
• Education: Associate degree in GIS, Surveying, Cartography or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of utility distribution experience in the GIS and CAD fields.

Qualifications

• Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Skills

• Understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction, and operations.
• Working understanding of data attributes that support these business processes.
• Ability to handle changing and emerging priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or iOS.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to quantify data, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to organize, plan, and work efficiently within a highly technical environment.

Benefits

The role is based in Berlin, CT. Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program, including a potential incentive, with an annual salary range of $75,450.00 - $83,830.00. The company supports work-life balance through hybrid schedules for certain roles, with a minimum requirement of three days in the office per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs.

Pay

$75,450.00 - $83,830.00

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with a minimum requirement of three days in the office per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs.

Benefits

Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program, including a potential incentive.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with your experience.

Worker Type

Regular

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.