Utility GIS Technician
Also posted as GIS Technician; Electric Utility GIS Technician; Gas Utility GIS Technician; Utility Mapping Technician; GIS and Asset Management Technician; Facilities Mapping Technician
A utility GIS technician creates, edits, validates, and publishes spatial records for electric and gas utility assets so field crews, designers, operators, planners, and emergency teams can rely on accurate network maps. Most people start with a technical certificate or equivalent hands-on training rather than a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
The role profile
Everything you need to know about this role, the same details employers use to post openings and colleges use to build training.
How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Maintain GIS records
Create and update GIS features, attributes, connectivity, equipment records, and network maps.
Post as-builts
Post work orders, as-built drawings, permits, service changes, and field corrections into enterprise GIS.
Collect field data
Collect and verify field locations using GPS or GNSS equipment.
Research source records
Research engineering drawings, construction records, easements, and customer information.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Enterprise GIS Editing
Editing and managing enterprise GIS data for utility assets.
Network Connectivity
Maintaining utility network connectivity and asset attribution.
As-Built Posting
Posting as-builts and work orders into the system of record.
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