GIS Technician
Leidos•Durham, NC
•$35,100 - $63,450•Remote
About The Position
Leidos is seeking a GIS Technician to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance. This role is primarily remote, located in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, with occasional travel required for storm support and office visits. The position involves working through a temp agency for the first six months, with the potential for direct hire afterward. The successful candidate will use GIS/CAD software to update GIS data based on field construction, identify data inconsistencies, and collaborate with team members in an Agile environment.
Requirements
- Requires 30 credit hours completed in GIS-related program at an accredited university, OR a bachelor's of science degree plus enrollment in a GIS certification program, OR high school diploma plus 2 years of applicable work experience in a GIS-related field.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Willingness to perform both field and office work.
- Ability to work in outdoor environments.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.) required.
- GIS Software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcWeb services and ArcGIS Server), QGIS.
- CAD Software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Maya, Civil 3D).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Client Standards preferred.
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, & 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.
- Work in an Agile team environment where collaboration and receptiveness to feedback are essential to producing high quality work to meet Leidos & clients’ standards.
- Interface with local clients.
- Interact with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural).
- Partner with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide.
Benefits
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities
- Mentorship & Training Opportunities
- Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
