Geographic Information Systems Technician

Insight Global is looking for a GIS Design Tech. for one of our large engineering clients on a six month contract to hire basis. This GIS Specialist is responsible for the development and accuracy of Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and data.

This position will be mostly in the office assisting with GIS distribution designs and developing work packages for Joint Use Make Ready

There will also be the opportunity for data collection; collecting and verifying data

This job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry

Required Skills & Experience:

Engineering Tech. Degree or Bachelor's degree in a GIS, scientific or equivalent discipline

GIS background or some similar data science (usually GIS degrees or those with environmental science degrees and GIS courses or minors)

Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

Distribution Experience

Utility experience

Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools

Design experience

Work Management Systems (WMS) SAP B1 and/or SAGE Experience

Understanding of NESC codes and practices