GIS DATA ENTRY TECHNICIAN

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting, Inc., an employee-owned, professionally licensed engineering and consulting firm, specializing in industrial electrical and telecommunications disciplines, is seeking a GIS Data Entry Technician. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing company that enables professional development and personal achievement. The successful candidate must be highly motivated with a desire and aptitude for additional learning and be capable of working in a team environment, striving for quality.

LOCATION: 

Piedmont, SC /hybrid work from home 3 days offsite 2 days in the office after training period has ended.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or an associated field heavily weighted or a combination of work experience and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Proficiency in the use of ESRI GIS software: ArcPro, Collector, ArcOnline, ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server.

• Proficiency in the use of MS Excel.

• One year of professional experience (consideration possible for exceptional graduating students)

Qualifications beneficial, but not required:

• Knowledge of telecommunication systems.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical distribution specifications and drawings.
• Ability to interpret telecommunication outside plant specifications.
• Knowledge of CAD and 3GIS
• Proficiency in languages and tools such as Python, SQL FME, ArcGIS Model Builder, and other spatial data processing tools a plus.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, but are not limited to:

• Digitize, edit, integrate, verify, and manage geospatial data and attributes using GIS software.

• Compile, extract, and organize geographic data from a variety of sources.

• Produce time-sensitive GIS reports and maps for clients and ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform database design and GIS analysis to produce summary statistics concerning telecom design.

• Perform GIS database conversions to and from different formats including but not restricted to shapefiles, personal geodatabases, file geodatabases, Excel files, KMZ/KML.

• Assist and support Project Managers in meeting project deliverable requirements and deadlines.
• Communicate task status, needs, and issues to team members and managers.

• Document and maintain records of data processing procedures and decisions.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, organize, adjust to changing priorities, and work cooperatively.
• Coordinate with data flow from field technicians to CAD through ESRI’s Collector and Connector.

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer