GIS Technician

GIS Technician

The GIS Technician supports engineering and field operations by creating GIS-based designs, maintaining accurate geospatial records, and supporting safety and compliance initiatives for utility infrastructure. This role combines office-based mapping work with field data collection to help maintain reliable asset records and support construction, maintenance, and system improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Create GIS designs and cost estimates for main and service-related work.
• Collect as-built field data using mobile GPS equipment to maintain accurate asset records.
• Update GIS maps and attribute data to ensure records remain current and reliable.
• Perform quality checks on GIS data before posting to production.
• Support engineering, operations, and project teams with mapping and GIS information.
• Visit job sites to assess requirements and translate field information into GIS records.
• Review development plans and provide mapping-related support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with easement and right-of-way documentation in GIS.
• Support pipeline safety, system integrity, and compliance-related GIS analysis.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of GIS experience, including design, as-built data, and geospatial analysis.
• Experience with Esri-based GIS platforms and geospatial datasets.
• Familiarity with CAD, Geopak, or similar design tools in a utility or infrastructure setting.
• Knowledge of utility locating or infrastructure mapping workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geoscience, Cartography, or related field (or in progress).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Work Environment

This role includes both office and field work. Responsibilities involve using GIS and design software in the office and collecting asset data outdoors at active project sites. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with possible overtime and travel based on business needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Joseph, MO.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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 is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $22 - $26