GIS Technician Job at Urban GIS, Chicago, IL

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  • Urban GIS
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Company Description

Urban GIS, Inc. is a consulting firm specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions. This Chicago-based organization combines unsurpassed expertise with a personable yet professional approach. The primary focus of the firm is the planning, design, and implementation of enterprise information systems. GIS represents a technological breakthrough in organizing and displaying spatial information that promotes better decision-making.

Job Description:

The GIS Technician supports engineering and utility projects by managing geospatial data, producing technical drawings, and assisting with permitting and documentation workflows. Responsibilities include integrating GIS, CAD, and electrical data to support asset management, construction planning, and telecom infrastructure applications.

This role involves close collaboration with engineers, field crews, and permitting agencies to prepare deliverables that meet client and regulatory standards. The position requires hands-on use of platforms such as Alden One, Google Earth, and AutoCAD to support cable replacement, permitting coordination (including IDOT), and field operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and update GIS databases to support utility and infrastructure projects
  • Prepare KMZ files using Google Earth/Maps for field deployment and spatial planning
  • Produce AutoCAD drawings to support cable replacement, permitting, and construction documentation
  • Support telecom equipment applications and permitting workflows using Alden One
  • Assist with asset management, construction planning, and documentation for electrical and telecom systems
  • Review incoming data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GIS and CAD standards
  • Create maps, exhibits, and technical visuals for internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements:

  • 0-3 years of experience in GIS, CAD, or electrical infrastructure projects
  • Education in Engineering, Geography, Electrical Technology, or related fields
  • Proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS products and ArcGIS-based modeling
  • Experience with AutoCAD and Google Earth/Maps for utility and permitting applications
  • Familiarity with Alden One or similar telecom asset management platforms
  • Strong skills in database management and Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Access is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication for team updates and client coordination
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across engineering and permitting teams
  • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required

Job Tags

Remote job, Work at office,

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