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GIS Technician

Essentia
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description : GIS Technician

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Being a high-growth company is about more than an expanding headcount and new business. At Essentia, being a high-growth company means entering new industries, proactively developing practices to meet tomorrow’s needs, and embracing a growth mindset as we meet new challenges daily.

What We Are Looking For

This is an entry level technical support position, working with Designers, Engineers, GIS Management, and other support staff. GIS Technicians are expected to have basic level knowledge of GIS programs, spatial and cartographic understanding, and GIS software skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Prepare drawings using AutoCAD or other electronic drawing packages as required.
  • Assist in creating web-based mapping tools (ESRI ArcGIS Online and ArcPro) webapps, web maps, and dashboards to assist the client and internal use.
  • Develop a working knowledge of client construction standards and utility information systems.
  • Develop and maintain drawing standards for use in the company produced drawings.
  • Prepare Documents and reports with Microsoft and other industry specific programs.
  • Assist with implementing and managing field data collection tools and tasks.
  • Support the maintenance and operation of client’s mapping and GIS applications by maintaining, reporting, and posting work or by gathering data.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Why Essentia?

  • We’re growing at a rapid pace with a proven strategy and solid track record.
  • Our team members have the autonomy and support to deliver solutions that delight our clients.
  • Our culture is values-based, with a tightknit, collaborative team that’s in it to win it.
  • We’re passionate about what we do and are driven by a purpose larger than ourselves : to connect everyone, everywhere to a better way of life.
  • We’ve been recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work; Best NC Employer; NC Mid-Market Fast 40; Inc 5000; Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Company in The America’s 2022, among other honors.
  • Our Values

    Essentia’s vision is to be most admired for our trustworthiness as a business partner and employer, while achieving industry-leading results for our clients. To achieve this, we have adopted four core values that guide our decisions and actions in all we do and set us apart from our competitors.

  • INNOVATION - We see abundant possibilities and few limitations
  • COLLABORATION - We believe the power is in “we” not “I”
  • IMPACT - We work and live to make a difference
  • JUDGMENT - We think first then act smart
  • Hiring Process

    Essentia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected category. Essentia also participates in the federal eVerify program.

    Requirements :

    The Successful Candidate Will Have

  • ESRI Suites Certification.
  • Required High school degree or GED or equivalent technical experience.
  • 0-4 Year(s) Experience in GIS and / or CAD programs and working in the GIS utility industry.
  • Moderate amount of on-the-job training to use client programs and processes.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and other employees in the organization.
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