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GIS Technician

CE - Career Opportunities
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
Job Title
GIS Technician
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Lafayette, LA 70508 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering
Job Description

The GIS Technician will assist in the collection, organization, and maintenance of geospatial data to support project mapping and analysis. This role focuses on data entry, basic map production, and routine spatial analysis under close supervision. The GIS Technician supports project teams with reliable data collection and preparation for both field and office workflows. The GIS Technician will be a champion of our company core values while maintaining internal and external customer engagement and satisfaction. 

Some responsibilities include:

  • Collecting, organizing, and inputting spatial and attribute data from field notes, GPS surveys, and existing databases.
  • Digitizing maps and geo-referencing raster or PDF images.
  • Assisting with map production, including layout design, symbology, labeling, and quality control.
  • Maintaining file organization, metadata documentation, and adherence to company GIS standards.
  • Supporting QA/QC by verifying spatial accuracy and consistency across datasets.
  • Assisting in creating and maintaining databases and metadata records.
  • Participating in drone operations as a visual observer.
  • Assisting in field preparation and support for drones, cameras, GPS, and laser scanning equipment.
Job Requirements
  • Associate's degree from an accredited college in GIS, Geography, or related field
  • May require occasional travel and overnight stays to various customer field sites
  • Previous industry experience - preferred 

Why work for Fenstermaker?

Our success is based on establishing lasting partnerships and providing innovative, high-quality products and services. We conduct our business ethically, honestly and with integrity in everything we do.

Our core values define the way we do business.

Family

We treat everyone like family and put people over policy.

We place an emphasis on safety and are supportive and empathetic in rough times.

One Company

We leverage our multi-disciplinary strength to benefit our clients.

We communicate, collaborate and execute together, as a team.

Customer Obsessed

We treat others the way they want to be treated – with respect.

We create unforgettable experiences and build lasting relationships and establish partnerships.

Growth Mindset

We believe growth creates opportunity and gives us the capability of building long-term careers.

Be Different

We encourage and reward innovation.

We serve our clients in ways that make the competition irrelevant.

We create a unique experience for our team members.


We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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