• GIS Technician

    Actalent (Atlanta, GA)


    GIS Technician

    + Location: Atlanta, GA 30346

    + Pay: $20-$24/hr

    + Full-time, Long-Term employment

    Job Description:

    We are seeking a GIS Technician to support the Atlanta, GA area long-term. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

     

    + Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities

    + Leadership Opportunities

    + Mentorship & Training Opportunities

    + Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

    Responsibilities:

    + Use GIS/CAD software to support electric distribution projects and data maintenance for higher complexity and priority projects.

    + Reference as-builts, work management logs, & other documentation to update GIS data to reflect electric distribution construction completed in the field

    + Identify data inconsistencies and communicate with the appropriate resources to provide accurate data updates to client systems

    + Obtain and manipulate GIS data at state and municipality level

    + Participate and collaborate in meetings between teammates, clients, and other stakeholders

    + Ability to work in an Agile team environment where collaboration and receptiveness to feedback are essential to producing high quality work to meet Leidos & clients’ standards..

    + Complete engineering design work and provide deliverables to Client.

    + Storm response work as needed.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    + GIS Software such as Small World, Esri Suite (ArcMap, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, ArcWeb services and ArcGIS Server), QGIS

    + CAD Software such as Bentley Systems (MicroStation), Autodesk (AutoCAD, Maya, Civil 3D)

    + Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc.) required

    + Requires HS Diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of relevant experience.

    + Excellent verbal and written communications skills

    + Willingness to perform both field and office work. Overnight travel may be required (10-20% travel)

    + Ability to work in outdoor environments; GIS Techs will perform field data collection

    + Ability to utilize personal vehicle

    + Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, etc

    + Knowledge of Utility Client Standards preferred.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.