GIS Specialist – Utility Mapping & Data
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Utility Services
Reports To: GIS or Program Management Leadership
Pay Range: $29/hour - $38/hour DOE
Position Summary
The GIS Specialist – Utility Mapping & Data supports mapping, data maintenance, validation, and automation activities for electric utility asset systems. This role is responsible for helping maintain accurate, complete, and reliable spatial and attribute data that supports utility planning, operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
The GIS Specialist works closely with program managers, data managers, quality teams, and field validation resources to support data remediation efforts, ingestion workflows, and ongoing system improvements in a regulated utility environment.
Key Responsibilities
GIS Mapping & Data Maintenance- Perform GIS editing and data remediation for electric utility assets
- Update and maintain spatial and attribute data in accordance with defined standards and workflows
- Support data cleanup initiatives to improve overall asset data quality and confidence
Data Validation & Ingestion Support- Support validation workflows for field-collected, legacy, or third-party data
- Assist with data ingestion into GIS and related systems of record
- Identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and errors and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams
Automation & Reporting Support- Assist with GIS automation and data processing tasks to improve workflow efficiency
- Support development of maps, reports, and data outputs for program and quality reporting
- Help maintain standardized GIS templates, tools, and documentation
Collaboration & Quality Support - Coordinate with quality, process, and program teams to support QA/QC activities
- Participate in data reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance GIS workflows and data quality
Required Qualifications
Education- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Experience- 3–5 years of professional GIS experience
- Experience supporting mapping, data maintenance, or asset data workflows
Skills & Competencies- Proficiency with enterprise GIS platforms and spatial data editing
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Ability to follow defined processes and documentation
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Experience- Experience supporting electric utility GIS or asset management systems
- Familiarity with regulated or compliance-driven environments