Job Description

GIS Technician 2

Location: Naperville, IL 60563 HYBRID

Contract- 3 Years

Travel Requirement: Up to 5%

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled GIS Technician 2 to support spatial data development, analysis, and integration activities in a utility or pipeline environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Esri platforms, linear referencing, and GIS data maintenance workflows. This position is critical in ensuring data accuracy, supporting GIS project deliverables, and developing process improvements across GIS operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct GIS data analysis, mining, and transformation to meet internal and external stakeholder needs

• Create, manage, and update spatial data using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS 10.2x platforms

• Perform data quality control (QA/QC) on versioned geodatabases prior to production release

• Support database design and application testing; document and troubleshoot defects

• Interface with business users to gather requirements and implement requested changes

• Develop automated tools using Model Builder or Python scripting

• Utilize linear referencing techniques to maintain and analyze utility pipeline and asset data

• Convert and process spatial and tabular data formats into GIS-compatible formats

• Analyze and recommend improvements to existing GIS workflows and business processes

• Prepare custom maps, reports, and queries for project teams and operational stakeholders

• Stay up-to-date with evolving GIS technologies and contribute to team innovation

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography (GIS), Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2–4 years of GIS experience
  OR

• GIS certificate with 2+ years of related work experience in lieu of a degree

• Experience in a utility or pipeline GIS environment (minimum 1 year preferred)

Technical Skills:

Technology
Proficiency
Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS 10.2x
Advanced
Linear Referencing
Advanced
MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
Advanced
ArcGIS Enterprise, Geometric Network
Intermediate
Model Builder, Python, SQL (RDBMS)
Intermediate
AutoCAD/CADD, Visual Basic/VBA, SharePoint
Basic

Additional Skills:

• Strong geoprocessing and spatial analysis expertise

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proven ability to review requirements and translate into GIS solutions

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and adapt to changing project needs

• Quick to learn and implement new GIS technologies and tools