Job Information
Actalent Gis Technician in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Job Title: GIS Technician
Job Description
We are seeking three GIS Technicians to support the maintenance and accuracy of the electric distribution Geographic Information System (GIS). This role focuses on data updates, asset mapping, and ensuring the system-of-record accuracy for the electric distribution network. The GIS Technician will collaborate closely with GIS Analysts, engineers, operations staff, and field personnel to ensure the GIS reflects current field conditions and supports daily operations and outage response.
Responsibilities
Update and maintain electric distribution GIS data, including poles, lines, devices, services, and related assets.
Process as-built drawings, field notes, and work orders into the system.
Perform data entry, editing, and validation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support operations and outage response through timely GIS updates.
Assist with quality assurance and quality control checks, correcting data discrepancies.
Generate basic maps and GIS outputs for internal use.
Coordinate with engineering, operations, vegetation management, and field crews to resolve issues.
Adhere to established GIS standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Essential Skills
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Geospatial Information Sciences, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of experience, preferably in utility or infrastructure.
Experience with Esri GIS tools (ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work in a production, operations-focused environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting electric utility GIS or linear infrastructure assets.
Familiarity with as-built processing, field-to-GIS workflows, or asset mapping.
Experience working with engineering or operations teams.
Experience in cooperative, municipal utility, or regulated utility environments.
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The organization is a stable, member-owned electric cooperative where GIS directly supports operations and outage response. The culture is community-focused rather than corporate, offering a place to build a long-term career. The environment is supportive of GIS professionals transitioning from consulting or contracting, valuing predictability and long-term stability. The company invests in technology and infrastructure, emphasizing strong culture and values. Dress code and other specifics about the work environment are not detailed.
Weekly pay, PTO & paid holidays, full benefits package offered if needed, etc.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fredericksburg, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fredericksburg,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.