Gis Technician

About the role

The GIS Technician supports engineering and field operations by creating GIS-based designs, maintaining accurate geospatial records, and supporting safety and compliance initiatives for utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create GIS designs and cost estimates for main and service-related work.
• Collect as-built field data using mobile GPS equipment to maintain accurate asset records.
• Update GIS maps and attribute data to ensure records remain current and reliable.
• Perform quality checks on GIS data before posting to production.
• Support engineering, operations, and project teams with mapping and GIS information.
• Visit job sites to assess requirements and translate field information into GIS records.
• Review development plans and provide mapping-related support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Aid with easement and right-of-way documentation in GIS.
• Support pipeline safety, system integrity, and compliance-related GIS analysis.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of GIS experience, including design, as-built data, and geospatial analysis.
• Experience with Esri-based GIS platforms and geospatial datasets.
• Familiarity with CAD, Geopak, or similar design tools in a utility or infrastructure setting.
• Knowledge of utility locating or infrastructure mapping workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geoscience, Cartography, or related field (or in progress).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.