What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information System (GIS) Tech I position at Oncor Electric Delivery?
Hourly Range: $27.08-$36.11
Relocation: No
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Position Summary
As a Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician I at Oncor, you’ll tackle entry-level responsibilities for importing and correcting Distribution design data within Oncor’s GIS model. This role is expected to accurately import design data in adherence to Oncor’s graphical standards while ensuring minimal impact to business operations and GIS model connectivity. This individual will collaborate with all stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure timely processing of design playback.
This position is a hybrid role based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth, TX location.
Key Responsibilities
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
Relocation: No
About Us
Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.
Position Summary
As a Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician I at Oncor, you’ll tackle entry-level responsibilities for importing and correcting Distribution design data within Oncor’s GIS model. This role is expected to accurately import design data in adherence to Oncor’s graphical standards while ensuring minimal impact to business operations and GIS model connectivity. This individual will collaborate with all stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure timely processing of design playback.
This position is a hybrid role based in our 777 Main St – Fort Worth, TX location.
Key Responsibilities
- Gather, format, process, and/or facilitate the importation of data into the Oncor GIS datasets for varying data formats and sources in adherence to AeGIS graphical standards.
- Coordinate with Project Management Design Services (PMDS) Teams to perform timely design playback into AeGIS.
- Perform QA/QC of AeGIS map corrections and design edits, as necessary.
- Knowledgeable of processes and systems that support data transfer into and out of AeGIS.
- Partner with Designers, Distribution Support, and Distribution Operation Center (DOC) personnel to ensure distribution map data is accurate related to connectivity.
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure low number of mapping errors.
- Edit and maintain Oncor’s Distribution map data in GIS versioned database.
- Track and update status on individual tasks assigned.
- Test changes and enhancements supporting Distribution applications, where applicable.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Proficient in Microsoft office products
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required
- Self-motivated and works with a minimal level of supervision
- Strong communication skills
- Appropriately prioritizes work, with ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced work environment
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Applicants with a working knowledge of distribution or GIS mapping processes, Outage Management System (OMS)/AeGIS or equivalent distribution GIS or design program encouraged to apply.
- Applicants with an understanding of electrical distribution systems and connectivity, GIS editing and version management, and knowledge of feeder connectivity, phasing and protective devices encouraged to apply.
- up to 25%
- Understanding of electrical connectivity.
- Produces an acceptable quantity of quality and accurate work product in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates technical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Able to interface with external and internal business partners in a profession manner.
- Demonstrates ability to build or strengthen external and internal business relationships.
At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:
- Annual incentive program.
- Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
- Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
- 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
- Cash balance pension plan.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Mental health resources.
- Employee resource groups.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
- Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.
Salary : $27 - $36