GIS Technicians Job at Catapult Solutions Group, Reston, VA

  • Catapult Solutions Group
  • Reston, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

  • Distribution Field Technician – GIS / Joint Use

    Location: Virginia & North Carolina

    Travel: Approximately 90% Field-Based | Weekly Overnight Travel

    Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

    Industry: Electric Utility / Power Distribution / Telecommunications

    Position Overview

    Catapult is seeking Distribution Field Technicians to support electric utility distribution and Joint Use/Fiber Make Ready projects throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

    This is a field-focused opportunity for someone interested in building a career within electric utility distribution, GIS, Joint Use engineering, and power delivery .

    The technician will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field , working in two-person teams to collect information from electric distribution infrastructure. Using tablets, GIS applications, field-data collection software, measuring equipment, and other specialized tools, technicians will document utility poles and associated electric and telecommunications facilities.

    This is a strong opportunity for candidates coming from utility work, telecommunications, construction, surveying, GIS, inspection, field services, or similar hands-on technical environments .

    Responsibilities
  • Perform field data collection on electric utility distribution infrastructure.

  • Inspect and document utility poles and telecommunications attachments.

  • Collect accurate measurements, photographs, equipment information, and attachment data.

  • Use tablets, GIS applications, and mobile field-data collection systems.

  • Identify electric distribution and telecommunications equipment in the field.

  • Document existing field conditions for Joint Use and Make Ready engineering.

  • Recognize unusual field conditions or potential Make Ready concerns and escalate them for engineering review.

  • Maintain complete and accurate field records.

  • Navigate assigned service territories and efficiently manage daily field routes.

  • Work closely with engineering, design, and project teams to ensure field information supports project requirements.

  • Follow company and client safety procedures while working around utility infrastructure, roadways, uneven terrain, and other field conditions.

  • Travel regularly throughout assigned territories in Virginia and North Carolina.

  • Field Environment

    Candidates should be comfortable spending the majority of the workday outdoors.

    Field conditions may include:

  • Significant daily walking

  • Uneven or rough terrain

  • Roadside environments

  • Heavy vegetation

  • Heat, cold, rain, and changing weather conditions

  • Carrying field equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs.

  • Driving between field locations

  • Technicians will generally work in two-person field teams .

    Travel Requirements

    Regular travel is an essential part of this position.

    Candidates should expect:

  • Weekly travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina

  • Regular overnight hotel stays

  • Typical travel schedule of Monday through Thursday , depending on project location

  • Operation of company or rental vehicles

  • Potential responsibility for maintaining a rental vehicle overnight during project assignments

  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be comfortable with frequent travel.

    Required Qualifications
  • Ability and willingness to perform approximately 90% field-based work

  • Valid driver's license

  • Ability to safely operate a company or rental vehicle

  • Basic computer, tablet, and mobile-device proficiency

  • Ability to learn GIS and field-data collection applications

  • Ability to learn electric distribution and Joint Use fielding processes

  • Previous experience in at least one of the following areas preferred:- Utilities

    • Telecommunications
    • Construction
    • Surveying
    • GIS
    • Field inspection
    • Field services
    • Infrastructure
    • Similar outdoor technical work
  • Ability to perform significant daily walking

  • Ability to safely navigate uneven terrain and changing outdoor conditions

  • Ability to carry approximately 40 lbs. of field equipment

  • Availability for regular overnight travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina

  • Preferred Experience

    Experience with any of the following is beneficial but not required:

  • Electric distribution systems

  • Utility poles and overhead distribution

  • Joint Use

  • Fiber/telecommunications infrastructure

  • Make Ready engineering

  • GIS or GIS field applications

  • ArcGIS or similar mapping systems

  • Utility field data collection

  • Pole surveys

  • Construction inspection

  • Surveying

  • Distribution design

- GPS or coordinate-based field collection

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Monday to Thursday, Night shift

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