GIS Engineering Technician

BHC•Overland Park, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The GIS Engineering Technician in Telecom utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) to perform detailed activities on assigned projects. The GIS Engineering Technician supports senior members of the team, helping to create and edit data and analyze information to be used in reports and articles. Who We Are Our everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization. What We Do Our Utilities team designs fiber networks across land and sea. The wide range of telecom services offered has allowed the team to grow in both size and skillset – with growth projected to increase. How You Can Grow With Us Opportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Sr. Engineering Tech, Lead Engineering Tech - Development Services and Business Development Specialist may be in your future.

Requirements

New grad encouraged to apply
0+ years of industry related experience preferred, but not required
Knowledge of GIS based software a plus, specifically ArcPRO
Working knowledge of data formats and databases helpful
Ability to produce error free data entry without sacrificing production volume
Excellent communication skills, team player, detail-oriented, motivated
Strong attention to detail in order to maintain, enter and manipulate data in a GIS database
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office knowledge
Ability to manage a fair workload by staying focused and managing priorities
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Works within a project team to understand clients, project objectives and be a productive member of that team; offering suggestions for improvement, meeting deadlines, and performing quality work.
Interprets aerial/satellite imagery
Works with data in various formats, digitizing the data from various sources
Creates, updates, and maintains GIS data within databases, feature classes, or SHP files
Produces project base drawings from survey field topographic data
Understands basic GIS environment and file formats and be able to apply them to the CAD environment, or export/adapt CAD formats into a GIS environment when necessary
Able to interpret CAD drawings from multiple sources - design firm’s proposed drawing set, utility as-builts, surveys, plat maps, etc.
Possesses an understanding of the OSP/ISP discipline and its design process, or be willing to learn that discipline through work experience
Uses knowledge to work independently. However, use good judgment in seeking help/answers to questions from project supervisor when necessary
Shows continued and progressive professional development inside and outside of BHC
Demonstrates a client focus and work to help our clients be successful