What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician position at Thayer Infrastructure Services (TIS) and its affiliated companies?
Position Overview
Thayer Power & Communication is seeking a detail-oriented GIS Technician with experience using Vetro FiberMap, 3GIS, and ESRI ArcGIS to support electric utility and telecom projects. This role involves creating, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial data to ensure accurate network design, asset management, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GIS principles, fiber network mapping, and data integrity standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and update GIS maps for electric utility and fiber network projects using Vetro FiberMap, 3GIS, and ESRI ArcGIS.
- Maintain accurate geospatial data for transmission, distribution, and fiber assets.
- Import, validate, and manage data from multiple sources (field surveys, engineering designs, as-built drawings).
- Generate reports, maps, and visualizations to support engineering, permitting, and construction teams.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with client and industry standards.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to provide timely GIS updates.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving GIS-related issues during project execution.
- Support integration of GIS data with other platforms and systems as needed.
- Follow established GIS workflows, data standards, and procedures
Qualifications
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience:
- 2 years of GIS experience, in electric utility or telecom projects.
- Hands-on experience with Vetro FiberMap and ESRI ArcGIS required.
- Experience with 3GIS is a plus.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in GIS based software and data management tools.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy.
- Familiarity with fiber network design and utility infrastructure mapping.
To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our company does not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs or applications and explicitly reserve the right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited CV or application.
All applicants who are offered employment with Thayer Power & Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (TPC), will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with TPC Policy and state law.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, TPC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.