Technician, GIS

Employer Overview

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is a customer‑owned utility company recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting‑edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. LES prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards.

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Unable to sponsor employment‑based immigrant or non‑immigrant visas.
• Not a remote position; requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A GIS Technician responsible for performing daily updates on the digital electric distribution model (GIS), working in the field to verify GIS data for accuracy and completeness. This role is ideal for someone who loves detail‑oriented technical work, field verification, CAD drawing utilization, and ensuring GIS data reflects the real world.

• Update and maintain GIS data by editing features and assigning attribute data using Arc Map.
• Enter and convert data from sources such as SAP work management, written text, email, CAD drawings, sketches, and verbal communication.
• Field verification and equipment labeling of energized electrical distribution systems for quality control, ensuring accurate attribute data and network model connectivity.
  • After LES‑verified knowledge and safety training, this includes inspection of energized, high‑voltage equipment or entry into electrical substations.
• Document technical drawings, compare as‑built configurations to the field, create red‑line updates, and track changes from original designs.
• Collaborate with field personnel, system operators, and designers to ensure accurate modeling of infrastructure during construction, inspection, or repair.
• Follow QA/QC processes, use tools, and perform routine data management tasks with accuracy, integrity, and completeness.
• Adhere to safety rules and proper use of PPE, following safety standards and job duties assigned.
• Assist with crisis/emergency situations when necessary.
• Accountability:
  Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives, following through on commitments and owning mistakes.
• Adaptability:
  Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change and appropriately adjusts behavior and activities.
• Communication:
  Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely, tailoring messages to fit the audience.
• Quality Orientation:
  Maintains high quality work, monitors quality levels, finds root causes, and acts on quality problems while encouraging focus in others.
• Teamwork:
  Effectively interacts, collaborates, and manages conflicts, actively participates in team meetings, and supports team decisions.

• Application of GIS and/or CAD software and systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution design principles.
• Knowledge of engineering design plans.

• Associate degree in a related field and two years of GIS/CAD or drafting experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform essential duties.