GIS Technician / GIS Analyst (Entry-Level)

Houston, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
No Travel Required
On-site
$20/hr
Fitment

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Skills

  • GIS
  • CAD drawings
  • ArcGIS
  • AutoDesk

Summary

Job Title: GIS Technician / GIS Analyst (Entry-Level)

Location: Houston, TX (CNP Tower)
Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension)
Work Schedule: 4 Days Onsite | Potential Remote Fridays
Interview Process: 1 Round Teams Video Interview

Client: CenterPoint Energy

 

Job Description:

The selected candidate will work closely with GIS teams to review facility documentation, validate GIS digitizing standards, and ensure database accuracy within the enterprise GIS environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and understand department GIS Digitizing Standards
  • Retrieve and analyze facility-related documentation for GIS accuracy validation
  • Evaluate GIS database health and data consistency
  • Digitize and transpose data from:
    • Record maps
    • CAD drawings
    • Land base maps
    • Demographic/economic resources
    • Other technical documentation
  • Work within GIS environments to maintain spatial data integrity
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify data quality issues and recommend improvements
  • Support GIS mapping and geospatial data maintenance activities

 

Required Skills

  • Basic understanding of GIS concepts and mapping technologies
  • Experience with GIS tools such as:
    • ESRI / ArcGIS
    • AutoDesk
    • Bentley
    • Intergraph
  • Familiarity with databases and computer applications
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in:
    • GIS
    • Geography
    • Computer Science
    • Related technical field
  • 0–2 years of GIS or mapping experience

 

Ideal Candidate

  • Entry-level GIS professional
  • Strong mapping and spatial data understanding
  • Comfortable working onsite in Houston
  • Detail-focused with good documentation review skills
  • Experience working with utility or infrastructure data is a plus
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  • Dice Id: 91134346
  • Position Id: 8964672
  • Posted 4 hours ago
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