Entry-Level GIS Technician

Actalent • Atlanta, GA • 2h ago

Job Title: GIS Technician

Job Description

The GIS Technician will support various electric distribution projects and perform data maintenance tasks for complex and high-priority projects. This role involves using GIS and CAD software with moderate oversight to ensure the accuracy and completeness of electric distribution construction data.

Responsibilities

Reference as-builts, work management logs, and other documentation to update GIS data reflecting completed electric distribution construction.

Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with relevant resources to provide accurate data updates to client systems.

Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality levels.

Participate in meetings with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders to collaborate and provide input.

Work in an Agile team environment, emphasizing collaboration and feedback to produce high-quality work that meets client standards.

Complete engineering design work and deliverables to the client.

Perform storm response work as needed.

Essential Skills

Experience with GIS software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS), QGIS.

Experience with CAD software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Civil 3D).

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to perform both field and office work, with 10-20% overnight travel required.

Ability to work in outdoor environments and perform field data collection.

Ability to utilize a personal vehicle.

Knowledge of utility client standards is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is 100% field-based, requiring the GIS Technician to perform tasks in outdoor settings. The role may also necessitate some overnight travel and the use of a personal vehicle.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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