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GIS Technician

MG&E

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Location: Madison, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 01/14/2019
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: MG&E Job Posting

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, positions in this classification use geographic information systems to modify/create maps for improvements to MGE mapped gas and electric infrastructure such as: underground conductors, transformers, poles, gas mains, valves, and land base. Analyzes designs and confers with engineers or consultants to ensure conformance to MGE geospatial specifications. GIS Technicians will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency in performing the full range of GIS Technician duties and tasks using Esri and Schneider Electric software.

Duties:

  • Works with design engineers to incorporate new projects/data to the GIS.
  • Ensures new and modified data meet current engineering specifications and mapping standards.
  • Ensures and maintains geospatial network connectivity for electric and gas datasets.
  • Verifies content of data attributes are accurate.
  • Places appropriate dimensions per mapping and design standards.
  • Occasionally goes out in the field to assist with collecting survey data.

Qualifications:

Education

  • An associate or bachelor degree in geographic information systems. Related degree, GIS Certification, or work experience with geographic information systems in lieu of a formal GIS education may be substituted. Experience within the utility or other regulated industry is strongly preferred.

Professional Experience

  • Working knowledge of Esri and Schneider Electric mapping software.
  • Working knowledge MicroStation.
  • Familiarity with SQL Server database platform.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to analyze problems and follow them from inception to solution.
  • Ability to assimilate and understand complex information.
  • Ability to focus on details.
  • Strong communications skills, including the ability to coordinate work with others.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as ability to work alone.

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