Associate Technician, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Field

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermediate-level position responsible for GIS data maintenance tasks including scanning, geo-referencing, digitizing, attribution, and comprehensive field audit. The role involves working in GIS/CAD Document management and database applications that model utility distribution systems. It requires an understanding of functional business processes related to design, construction, and operations, as well as a working understanding of the data attributes that support these processes. The position also performs and manages QA/QC processes.

Requirements

Good computer skills and proficiency working in various GIS/CAD software applications such as Smallworld, AutoCad/Microstation and ESRI.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills.
Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle changing and emerging priorities.
Knowledge of utility distribution systems.
Ability to read and interpret Road/Development site plans, as well as mapping coordinates and symbols.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or iOS.
Good analytical skills, ability to quantify data, and make sound decisions.
Ability to organize, plan and work efficiently within a highly technical environment.
Associate degree in GIS, Surveying, Cartography or related field or equivalent experience.
Zero (0) to three (3) years of utility distribution experience in the GIS and CAD fields.
Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Nice To Haves

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Updates and maintains land base and distribution facilities in the company's Geographic Database and ensures data integrity.
Interprets and implements data from as-built drawings, job construction sketches, work management systems, and/or subdivision plats into standard company symbology utilizing ArcFM, CAD, and Mobile GIS.
Coordinates with various departments to resolve field changes and/or field-to-map discrepancies.
Validates topology of land, distribution, parent/child associations, connectivity, snapping, missing features or objects, and missing attributes required for the proper functioning of tracing functionality.
Analyzes and interprets spatial data, including but not limited to ortho-aerial imagery, to ensure data integrity.
Conducts field audits and Mobile GIS data collection to validate as-built distribution configuration.
Performs business software testing and training of GIS applications as needed.
Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance on all data entered into the GIS Database for data integrity.
Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced technicians.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.