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Job overview

Insight Global is seeking a GIS Field Technician for an engineering client, supporting electric distribution and power delivery work. The role collects GIS data in the field, measures utility attachments, and uses proprietary software to update utility GIS and inform design determinations. Work is predominantly outdoors and in the field, with regional travel and occasional overnight stays elsewhere in Virginia.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ArcGISGIS SoftwareRoad TravelOutdoor WorkCommunicationFieldworkUtilitiesJETSExcelWork Management SoftwareElectric Distribution

Qualifications

Engineering Technology Degree or Bachelor's in GIS, Scientific or Equivalent DisciplineIn-Field ExperienceUtilities ExperienceDistribution Knowledge

Full job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a GIS Field Technician role for one of our large engineering clients. Position job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry. Please see some of the job responsibilities below

  • Work as member of Joint USE/Fiber Make Ready Team to do in-field GIS data collection and make education in-field design suggestions based on field data.
  • Work environment will be 80% - 90% in-field.
  • This individual will use a hasting stick to measure Joint Use attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments.
  • Field data will be collected using Leidos proprietary software to update utilities GIS and make design determinations.
  • Travel typically will be limited to specific client region where candidate is located (Norfolk, VA and Surrounding Areas) but will occasionally require travel to other regions throughout Virginia with multiple overnight stays

Skills and Requirements

  • Engineering Tech. Degree or Bachelor's degree in a GIS, scientific or equivalent discipline
  • Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software
  • Candidate must be comfortable on the road Mon-Thursday 2-3 weeks per month. All expenses covered.
  • Candidate must be comfortable working outside 90% of the time – whether permitting.
  • Hard working and strong communicator - eager to grow their career with the client
  • In-field experience
  • Utilities experience
  • JETS
  • Excel experience
  • Work Management Software Experience
  • Previous distribution knowledge

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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