GIS Technician

Energy Services West, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), provides front-end design services, complex civil and foundation programs, overhead line construction, and oversight of large turnkey construction programs.

 

Our expert team brings Engineering, Procurement, and Project/Risk Management under the same umbrella as Construction, resulting in turnkey services that offer the full spectrum of capabilities critical infrastructure owners demand.

Energy Services West

 

Energy Services West is seeking a GIS Technician to support our growing design and construction team based in Spokane, Washington OR Salt Lake City, UT. 

 

This is an entry to junior level position, which will focus on technical support related to our 3 GIS focuses: GIS Project Coordination, GIS Analyses, and GIS Mapping. The ideal candidate is an efficient communicator and problem-solver who is very comfortable using the latest ArcGIS software and is experienced with an array of geoprocessing tools and has the capability to problem solve and provide work-around solutions to common ArcGIS processing errors and obstacles. You will have the opportunity to leverage the latest advancements in GIS software and processing techniques and to collaborate with experts in various disciplines to apply GIS technologies on a variety of projects within the power generation and transmission industry.

• Provide GIS Support for various ESW departments including Geotechnical Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Engineers and Schedulers. This includes reporting, cartographic presentation, and other geoprocessing needs for geographic analyses.
• Assist GIS Analyst(s) in general processing and updating of existing geodatabases - may include running python scripts, geoprocessing models or manual data manipulation
• Perform daily quality checks on active processes and their outputs
• Support GIS Coordinator(s) and interface with clients to hone-in on project support needs
• Build Survey123 forms, create maps for Field Maps with direction from GIS Coordinator
• Build and maintain templates for data deliverables
• Report weekly on activities to GIS Manager
• Troubleshoot issues with efficiency
• Maintain a patient and collaborative approach to working with field clients

• GIS/GISP Certification OR Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or related field, OR Minimum one (1) year work experience using ArcGIS at a GIS Technician/Assistant level with applied cartography, database management, and spatial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to comfortably operate ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Microsoft Excel (and other Microsoft 365 products).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written.
• Valid Driver's License 
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

At ESW, we value our PEOPLE over everything else.

We offer career advancement opportunities through all segments of the organization. Our employees are encouraged to grow as high as they can dream. Your success is our success!

We offer a very competitive compensation package that includes:

• Competitive salary

• Medical - we offer a menu of options to choose from

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• 401K with a generous employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Bonus program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• And much MORE!

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $36.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.