GIS Technician 3

Job Description

Job Description

GIS Technician IIIShape the Future of Utility Infrastructure Through GIS

Are you passionate about geospatial technology and solving real-world infrastructure challenges? We're looking for a GIS Technician III to join our Asset Data & Analytics team , where you'll play a key role in maintaining critical utility and infrastructure data, developing impactful GIS solutions, and supporting business decisions through spatial analysis.

This is an opportunity to work with advanced GIS technologies, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to projects that directly support utility operations and asset management. If you enjoy combining technical GIS expertise with problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work with cutting-edge GIS technologies including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Utility Network, and Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
• Support high-profile utility and infrastructure initiatives that have real-world impact
• Collaborate with a knowledgeable, close-knit team that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with one remote day each week
• Work for a company that prioritizes employee well-being, leadership accessibility, and professional growth

What You'll Do

As a GIS Technician III, you'll serve as a trusted GIS resource for internal stakeholders by delivering accurate data, meaningful analysis, and high-quality mapping products.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, update, and enhance GIS datasets that support asset management and analytics initiatives
• Perform GIS editing, geoprocessing, digitizing, and spatial analysis activities
• Create professional maps, dashboards, reports, and geospatial deliverables for business partners
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of GIS data
• Support linear asset management workflows using Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
• Develop and maintain GIS solutions using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Assist with Utility Network and UPDM data model implementations and enhancements
• Utilize ModelBuilder and Python tools to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
• Support GIS application testing, upgrades, and integrations
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and deliver effective GIS solutions
• Communicate technical information to both GIS and non-technical audiences
• Leverage SQL, AutoCAD, SharePoint, and FME to support data management and integration efforts
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional GIS experience
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Environmental Spatial Analysis, or a related discipline
• Advanced proficiency with ArcGIS Pro
• Strong experience with GIS data management, editing, and spatial analysis
• Proven track record performing GIS QA/QC and maintaining data integrity
• Experience working with Linear Referencing Systems (LRS)
• Ability to develop maps, reports, and geospatial products for diverse audiences
• Experience supporting utility, pipeline, natural gas, or infrastructure-related GIS programs
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

We're especially interested in candidates with experience in:

• ArcGIS Enterprise
• Utility Network implementations
• Utility & Pipeline Data Model (UPDM)
• ModelBuilder workflow automation
• Python scripting
• FME data integration and transformation
• SQL databases
• AutoCAD
• SharePoint
• Utility mapping and asset management systems

Work Environment & Culture

This position follows a hybrid schedule , with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays. Employees enjoy flexible start times between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM , allowing greater work-life balance.

Our culture is highly collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented. Leadership maintains an open-door philosophy and actively invests in employee development and engagement. You'll work alongside colleagues who value partnership, innovation, safety, and continuous learning while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects that serve communities every day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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