GIS Technician III

Title: GIS Technician III Distribution
Client: Alabama Power
Location: Birmingham, AL
Contract: 3 Years
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 40 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Initial on-site training, with potential transition to primarily remote work

Job Summary

We are seeking a GIS Technician III to support the input, processing, and maintenance of Alabama Power distribution line and equipment assets within an Esri GIS database.

The role will initially require approximately 3 months of on-site training in Birmingham, AL, after which it may transition to primarily remote work depending on individual performance and business needs. Candidates must currently reside within the greater Birmingham metro area and within approximately 50 miles of the Birmingham office.

Candidates may be considered across GIS Technician I, II, or III levels based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter, process, update, and maintain electric distribution line and equipment data in an Esri GIS database.

• Review GIS records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

• Update distribution assets based on engineering, field, or construction information.

• Maintain accurate spatial and attribute data.

• Use Esri ArcGIS tools to edit and manage GIS information.

• Support data quality and GIS maintenance activities.

• Interpret maps, drawings, and related source documentation.

• Collaborate with other GIS technicians, engineers, and utility personnel.

• Follow established GIS standards, procedures, and data-quality requirements.

• Support ongoing distribution system mapping and asset-management activities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Must meet at least one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

  • GIS Certificate

  • At least 2 years of full-time GIS experience

• Experience with Esri ArcGIS software required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Ability to work 40 hours per week in an office environment during the training period.

• Must currently reside in the greater Birmingham, AL metro area.

• Must live within approximately 50 miles of the Birmingham office.

• Candidates planning to relocate are not eligible for consideration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a related field.

• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro.

• Electric utility or power distribution knowledge.

• Experience working with electric distribution lines and equipment.

• Experience with CAD / Computer-Aided Drafting.

• Previous experience maintaining utility GIS databases.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday.

• 40 hours per week.

• Shifts may be 8 or 10 hours per day.

• Start times may be as early as 7:00 AM.

• End times may extend to approximately 5:00 PM.

Remote Work Requirements

Following an estimated training period of approximately 3 months in Birmingham, the position may transition to primarily remote work.

If remote work is approved:

• Occasional in-office attendance may still be required for meetings, training, or other business needs.

• Employee must maintain a stable broadband internet connection.

• Internet speed should be at least approximately 20 Mbps or sufficient to support remote desktop connections through VPN.

• Internet service is the responsibility of the worker.