Job Description
Entry Level GIS Technician
Job Description
The GIS Technician will play a crucial role in supporting electric distribution projects and maintaining data integrity. With moderate oversight, the successful candidate will utilize GIS and CAD software to ensure accurate data management for complex and priority projects.
Responsibilities
Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data to reflect completed electric distribution construction.
Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with appropriate resources to provide accurate updates to client systems.
Obtain and manipulate GIS data at the state and municipality levels.
Participate and collaborate in meetings with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders.
Work in an Agile team environment, where collaboration and receptiveness to feedback are essential to meet client standards.
Complete engineering design work and provide deliverables to the client.
Assist with storm response work as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience with GIS software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcWeb services, ArcGIS Server), or QGIS.
Experience with CAD software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.) is required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and 0-1 years of relevant experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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