GIS Technician

Overview

Our client is a leading utility organization within the energy industry, with a strong presence in the Mid‑Atlantic region. Ongoing initiatives across the utility sector—such as Grid Modernization, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and Distribution Automation—drive the need for increased network bandwidth, capacity, and resilience. In response, the organization is expanding its communication backbone to ensure reliable connectivity across networked devices. Historically, focus has been primarily on power delivery, resulting in gaps in documentation and system records.

With several major initiatives underway, the organization seeks a resource to address the backlog of documentation and support ongoing updates, improving documentation accuracy and planning efficiencies.

• Work closely with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and validate network information
• Perform updates and organization of documentation within internal systems
• Ensure accuracy and consistency across documentation databases

• Experience:
  • 3+ years performing design and documentation updates within A&E platforms
  • Experience with in the telecommunications or utility industry preferred
  • GIS platform experience (e.g., ESRI, Small world, or similar) highly preferred
• Communication:
  • Strong ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information
• Attention to Detail:
  • High level of accuracy and organization
  • Self‑motivated with ability to manage tasks independently

The ideal candidate will have strong cross‑functional communication skills and hands‑on experience performing documentation updates within the telecommunications or utility industry. Familiarity with GIS and mapping tools is important. Experience with ESRI or similar platforms is preferred; candidates with a GIS background using tools such as Small world are also encouraged. Knowledge of KMZ and DNG file formats is highly valuable.

• Hybrid work model (home, office, and occasional fieldwork)
• Currently requires 3 days per week in the office
• Collaborative, hands‑on environment focused on cross‑functional learning

Contract position based out of Newark, DE.

The pay range for this position is $33.00 – $43.00 per hour.

• 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)

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

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.