GIS Technician

Talascend is currently seeking a GIS Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Richmond, Virginia. Overview The successful GIS Tech candidate will support various activities with moderate oversight, including using GIS/CAD software for electric distribution projects and data maintenance, updating GIS data, and collaborating in meetings with teammates and clients. Responsibilities Use GIS/CAD software to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance for higher complexity and priority projects. Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data to reflect electric distribution construction completed in the field. Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with the appropriate resources to provide accurate data updates to client systems. Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level. Participate and collaborate in meetings between teammates, clients, and other stakeholders. Complete engineering design work and provide deliverables to client. Perform storm response work as needed. Qualifications Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience. Requirements Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Willingness to perform both field and office work. Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel). Ability to work in outdoor environments; GIS Techs will perform field data collection. Ability to utilize personal vehicle. Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.). Knowledge of Utility Client Standards preferred. GIS Software experience in one or more programs is preferred: GIS Software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcWeb services and ArcGIS Server), QGIS. CAD Software experience in one or more programs is preferred: Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Maya, Civil 3D). Shift Flexible work hours/work arrangements We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talascend, LLC