{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"03dba1e1c5f031becec6a00a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03dba1e1c5f031becec6a00a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03dba1e1c5f031becec6a00a","title":"GIS Technicians","description":"Role Overview\n\nWe are currently looking for Distribution Field Technicians to assist with fiber make-ready initiatives and electric utility distribution projects across North Carolina and Virginia. This role is ideal for individuals eager to develop a professional foundation in power delivery, GIS, and joint-use engineering.\n\nYou will spend nearly all of your time working outdoors in pairs, gathering vital data on electric infrastructure. By utilizing specialized measurement tools, mobile software, and tablets, you will document telecommunications and power assets. This position is a perfect fit for those with backgrounds in surveying, construction, utility inspection, telecommunications, or other hands-on technical fields.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nGather essential data from electric distribution infrastructure while in the field.\nConduct thorough inspections to document utility poles and their associated telecommunications attachments.\nEnsure high-quality data capture by recording precise measurements, equipment details, and photographic evidence.\nUtilize mobile devices, tablets, and GIS software to streamline the collection of field information.\nIdentify various telecommunications and electric distribution assets to help maintain an accurate infrastructure inventory.\nDocument existing site conditions to support future engineering and make-ready planning.\nHelp ensure project success by identifying and escalating potential field concerns for engineering review.\nMaintain comprehensive and precise records of all field activities.\nManage daily routes efficiently to ensure full coverage of assigned service territories.\nCollaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure field data meets all project specifications.\nPromote a safe working environment by strictly adhering to all safety protocols while navigating roadways and utility sites.\nTravel consistently across assigned regions in North Carolina and Virginia to meet project demands.\nField Environment\n\nThis position requires a high level of comfort working outdoors for the duration of your shift. You should be prepared for the following conditions:\n\nExtensive daily walking.\nNavigating across rough or uneven ground.\nWorking in roadside environments.\nManaging through areas with dense vegetation.\nEnduring various weather conditions, including rain, cold, and heat.\nTransporting field gear weighing up to 40 lbs.\nOperating a vehicle to travel between various job sites.\nCollaborating effectively within a two-person field team.\nTravel Expectations\n\nRegular travel is a fundamental requirement for this role. Candidates should be prepared for:\n\nConsistent weekly travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina.\nFrequent stays in hotels for overnight assignments.\nA typical work week running Monday through Thursday, subject to project needs.\nOperating rental or company-provided vehicles.\nTaking responsibility for the security of a rental vehicle during overnight stays.\nPossessing a valid driver's license and a readiness for frequent travel.\nRequired Qualifications\nA strong commitment to performing field-based work approximately 90% of the time.\nPossession of a valid driver's license.\nCapability to safely operate a company or rental vehicle.\nFoundational proficiency with mobile devices, tablets, and computers.\nA desire to master GIS and data collection software.\nAn aptitude for learning the intricacies of joint-use processes and electric distribution.\nExperience in fields such as utilities, construction, telecommunications, surveying, GIS, field services, or infrastructure inspection.\nPhysical capability to walk significant distances every day.\nThe ability to safely traverse changing terrain and outdoor environments.\nThe physical strength to carry approximately 40 lbs. of equipment.\nFlexibility to accommodate regular overnight travel within the region.\nPreferred Experience\nKnowledge of electric distribution systems.\nFamiliarity with overhead distribution and utility poles.\nUnderstanding of joint-use standards.\nExperience with telecommunications or fiber infrastructure.\nBackground in make-ready engineering.\nExperience using GIS or mobile mapping applications.\nProficiency with ArcGIS or similar mapping platforms.\nExperience with utility-based data collection.\nBackground in conducting pole surveys.\nExperience in construction inspection.\nKnowledge of surveying techniques.\nFamiliarity with distribution design.\nExperience with coordinate-based or GPS data collection.","company":"Accelera","rawCompany":"accelera","city":"Reston","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-27T12:12:45.038Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3031.00","title":"Surveying and Mapping Technicians","slug":"surveying-and-mapping-technicians"},{"code":"15-1299.02","title":"Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians","slug":"geographic-information-systems-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"49-2022.00","title":"Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers","slug":"telecommunications-equipment-installers-and-repairers-except-line-installers"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"237130","title":"Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction","slug":"power-and-communication-line-and-related-structures-construction"},{"code":"541370","title":"Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services","slug":"surveying-and-mapping-except-geophysical-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"GIS Technicians","description":"Role Overview\n\nWe are currently looking for Distribution Field Technicians to assist with fiber make-ready initiatives and electric utility distribution projects across North Carolina and Virginia. This role is ideal for individuals eager to develop a professional foundation in power delivery, GIS, and joint-use engineering.\n\nYou will spend nearly all of your time working outdoors in pairs, gathering vital data on electric infrastructure. By utilizing specialized measurement tools, mobile software, and tablets, you will document telecommunications and power assets. This position is a perfect fit for those with backgrounds in surveying, construction, utility inspection, telecommunications, or other hands-on technical fields.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nGather essential data from electric distribution infrastructure while in the field.\nConduct thorough inspections to document utility poles and their associated telecommunications attachments.\nEnsure high-quality data capture by recording precise measurements, equipment details, and photographic evidence.\nUtilize mobile devices, tablets, and GIS software to streamline the collection of field information.\nIdentify various telecommunications and electric distribution assets to help maintain an accurate infrastructure inventory.\nDocument existing site conditions to support future engineering and make-ready planning.\nHelp ensure project success by identifying and escalating potential field concerns for engineering review.\nMaintain comprehensive and precise records of all field activities.\nManage daily routes efficiently to ensure full coverage of assigned service territories.\nCollaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure field data meets all project specifications.\nPromote a safe working environment by strictly adhering to all safety protocols while navigating roadways and utility sites.\nTravel consistently across assigned regions in North Carolina and Virginia to meet project demands.\nField Environment\n\nThis position requires a high level of comfort working outdoors for the duration of your shift. You should be prepared for the following conditions:\n\nExtensive daily walking.\nNavigating across rough or uneven ground.\nWorking in roadside environments.\nManaging through areas with dense vegetation.\nEnduring various weather conditions, including rain, cold, and heat.\nTransporting field gear weighing up to 40 lbs.\nOperating a vehicle to travel between various job sites.\nCollaborating effectively within a two-person field team.\nTravel Expectations\n\nRegular travel is a fundamental requirement for this role. Candidates should be prepared for:\n\nConsistent weekly travel throughout Virginia and North Carolina.\nFrequent stays in hotels for overnight assignments.\nA typical work week running Monday through Thursday, subject to project needs.\nOperating rental or company-provided vehicles.\nTaking responsibility for the security of a rental vehicle during overnight stays.\nPossessing a valid driver's license and a readiness for frequent travel.\nRequired Qualifications\nA strong commitment to performing field-based work approximately 90% of the time.\nPossession of a valid driver's license.\nCapability to safely operate a company or rental vehicle.\nFoundational proficiency with mobile devices, tablets, and computers.\nA desire to master GIS and data collection software.\nAn aptitude for learning the intricacies of joint-use processes and electric distribution.\nExperience in fields such as utilities, construction, telecommunications, surveying, GIS, field services, or infrastructure inspection.\nPhysical capability to walk significant distances every day.\nThe ability to safely traverse changing terrain and outdoor environments.\nThe physical strength to carry approximately 40 lbs. of equipment.\nFlexibility to accommodate regular overnight travel within the region.\nPreferred Experience\nKnowledge of electric distribution systems.\nFamiliarity with overhead distribution and utility poles.\nUnderstanding of joint-use standards.\nExperience with telecommunications or fiber infrastructure.\nBackground in make-ready engineering.\nExperience using GIS or mobile mapping applications.\nProficiency with ArcGIS or similar mapping platforms.\nExperience with utility-based data collection.\nBackground in conducting pole surveys.\nExperience in construction inspection.\nKnowledge of surveying techniques.\nFamiliarity with distribution design.\nExperience with coordinate-based or GPS data collection.","datePosted":"2026-09-27T12:12:45.038Z","dateModified":"2026-09-27T12:12:45.038Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Accelera","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Reston","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"03dba1e1c5f031becec6a00a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/03dba1e1c5f031becec6a00a"}}