GIS Technician

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

As a GIS Technician, you’ll assist with applying principles and techniques of GIS technologies to municipal utility infrastructure solutions. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and be supported by an empowered ownership culture that gives every team member a voice. This position offers hands-on experience with industry-leading GIS tools and software within a collaborative and engaging culture at a 100% employee-owned firm, with opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and training.

Requirements

• Certificate, associate or bachelor’s degree in a GIS, Geography, or related degree program
• 1-2 years of GIS related experience preferred
• Proficient with ArcGIS software or similar platforms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Familiarity of coordinate systems, projections, and surveying principles
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret graphical documents such as as-built utility drawings
• Understanding of surveying principles and practices

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Create maps and summarize spatial data using ArcGIS Pro software
• Support data collection, processing, and analysis for municipal infrastructure projects
• Use editing techniques to update and maintain spatial datasets; assist with geodatabase management and file organization
• Perform quality assurance and data verification tasks
• Provide general support to senior GIS staff and project managers

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree