About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Confidential Client is seeking a GIS Technician to support electric distribution asset data and mapping. The role is a hands-on GIS position that combines data entry, QA, mapping and field-data integration to keep the ESRI GIS database accurate and useful for engineering and operations teams.

• Input, process, and maintain distribution lines and equipment assets (poles, transformers, conductors, switches, meters) in an ESRI GIS database.
• Collect and validate asset data; reconcile field observations (GPS/mobile) with existing GIS records.
• Produce and update maps, schematics, and visualizations to reflect current field conditions and planned changes.
• Perform data audits, quality assurance, and validation to maintain accuracy and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provide GIS analysis and mapping support for planning, outage management, asset tracking, and reliability studies.
• Collaborate with field crews, engineers, and operations staff to support projects and troubleshoot spatial data issues.
• Use CAD exports and ArcGIS tools to improve or correct dataset geometry where required.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field, OR a GIS certificate, OR at least 2 years of full-time GIS work experience.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS required; ArcGIS Pro experience preferred.
• Familiarity with GPS/mobile data collection and basic CAD workflows is a plus.
• Power distribution knowledge is advantageous but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and standard desktop GIS workflows.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Entry-level to early-career candidates with relevant GIS experience are encouraged to apply.

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Skills & Tools

• ArcGIS / ESRI (required)
• ArcGIS Pro (preferred)
• GIS data QA and validation
• GPS/mobile field data integration
• CAD (desirable)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour (Contract). Individual pay within this range depends on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible (per role classification and tenure), benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), voluntary life & AD&D, short/long-term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Birmingham, AL (hybrid)
• Employment Type: Contract — Full time
• Anticipated application close date: 2026-11-02
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Working Conditions & Additional Info

• This position supports field and office tasks; occasional field visits with GPS/mobile data collection may be required.
• The Confidential Client may use AI-assisted tools in parts of the hiring process to support screening; final hiring decisions are made by humans.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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