Senior GIS Technician

we-do-IT, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

5d•Remote

About The Position

Join our team as a highly skilled Senior GIS Technician to support complex utility and pipeline initiatives through advanced geospatial analysis, enterprise GIS administration, and application support. This role partners closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize GIS workflows, data models, and mapping solutions that support critical electric and gas utility operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to improving geospatial systems and processes. we-do-IT Inc. (WDI) is a leading geospatial and IT consulting firm specializing in GIS solutions for the electric and gas utility sector. From automation and Esri Utility Network migrations to Microsoft Power Platform development, we help utilities streamline operations, reduce costs, and unlock efficiency. “We’re a remote first-team with a harmonious culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning - offering extraordinary benefits and true work-life balance.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field.
3-5 years of professional experience performing complex geospatial analysis and delivering mapping solutions.
Experience within the Gas Utilities or Energy sector.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical or complex concepts to internal and external customers with varying levels of technical knowledge.
Ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric, and geometric calculations, including analyses involving ratios, percentages, and moderately complex statistical or accounting methods.
Advanced computer skills, including the ability to use and understand programming or scripting languages for writing, modifying, and executing programs.
Hands-on experience with: Esri Utility Network (UN)
Esri Utility Pipeline Database Model (UPDM)
Esri ArcGIS Pro
Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and Portal
ArcGIS Online
Esri Web AppBuilder
Esri Field Operations and mobile applications
SQL Server
Flexibility to work across U.S. time zones as needed.
Must be able to work legally in the US without sponsorship.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

GE Smallworld / Gas Distribution Office
Experience with SAP.
Experience with Construction Management Applications.
Experience supporting large, complex utility or energy-sector GIS environments.

Responsibilities

Creates presentations and workflow diagrams for GIS processes and
Supports and troubleshoot business users with GIS
Develops project plans in collaboration with other
Effectively communicates related GIS initiatives to other
Consults with end users to create documentation relating to the program definition, development, business requirements. Documentation includes software objectives, deliverables, and end user
Analyses test results, formulates modifications, and implements solutions to problem
Prepares and writes reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming
Trains end users to operate new or modified
Conducts research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
Works with external vendors to ensure efficient implementation of software products or
Keeps abreast of new and emerging technological advances in program languages, utilities, tools, and client/server technology to ensure achievement of optimum results.