Traveling GIS Technician- Maple Grove, MN

Star Construction • Maple Grove, MN

7d • Remote

About The Position

Discover a more connected career Are you a GIS Road Warrior with a spirit of adventure? At TelCom Construction, we are looking for a dedicated GIS Technician – Underground Fiber to join our team. In this high-travel role, you will be responsible for mapping, updating, and maintaining accurate geospatial records of our underground fiber optic infrastructure. You will serve as a key technical resource supporting telecom network planning, design, construction, and maintenance teams by ensuring fiber routes, ducts, handholes, and related assets are precisely documented in our GIS system.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field
• 1–3 years of GIS experience (telecom or utilities preferred)
• Proficiency in ArcGIS or QGIS
• Experience working with fiber network data or utility mapping
• Knowledge of underground infrastructure mapping standards
• Ability to read fiber design drawings and as-built documentation
• Understanding of coordinate systems and spatial data accuracy
• Travel is required
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to walk long distances
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Locating experience preferred
• Experience with fiber management systems and network inventory tools
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for interpreting engineering drawings
• Knowledge of spatial databases (e.g., PostgreSQL / PostGIS)
• Basic scripting skills (Python) for GIS automation
• Understanding of telecom standards and right-of-way mapping

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain GIS databases for underground fiber optic networks
• Digitize fiber routes, ducts, manholes, handholes, splice points, and cabinets
• Interpret construction drawings, as-built plans
• Take and upload required photos
• Upload required docs to GIS map locations
• Validate and reconcile field data with design documentation
• Perform spatial analysis to support fiber route planning and expansion
• Coordinate with field engineers and construction teams for data verification
• Maintain attribute data including cable size, fiber count, splice details, and asset IDs
• Ensure compliance with telecom mapping standards and data quality control
• Generate maps, reports, and KMZ files for planning and operations teams

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level