GIS Tech 3

City: Birmingham

State: AL

Type of Work: Full Time Contract

November 12, 2025

Job Description

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL.

Estimated Duration:3 years

Job Description / Desired Qualifications:

  • 4 + Years Experience in a related field. Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems or related curriculum

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee GIS technical operations, ensuring optimal data management and visualization practices.
  • Lead complex GIS projects, from data management to visualization.
  • Mentor junior GIS technicians.
  • Ensure alignment of technical activities with GIS strategies.
  • Engage with stakeholders on GIS technical requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in GIS technical operations.

SKILL SETS & EXPERTISE:

  • 4 + Years of in-depth experience with GIS tools, databases, and methodologies
  • GIS Technician (Telecom Emphasis)
  • This position reports to the Supervisor of GIS Services, which is a business unit of the Company’s Corporate Real Estate (CRE) department.
  • The responsibilities include executing projects for clients from several departments across Company to deliver Geographic Information System (GIS) based solutions for data conversion, mapping, analysis, and other related tasks.
  • The position will coordinate with the Supervisor/GIS Project Specialist to ensure the business unit is meeting the customer’s needs, with a specific focus on maintaining Company’s telecommunication fiber assets in a GIS framework.

Major Job Responsibilities Include:

  • Supports the operation of and business development around fiber network infrastructure utilizing OSPInsight, 3-GIS and Esri software to document spatial and non-spatial details related to the planning, design engineering, construction, maintenance and marketing of fiber network assets
  • Compiles, integrates, edits, and maintains spatial and non-spatial data from a variety of sources for inclusion in Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Analyzes engineering and construction drawings, survey maps, splicing diagrams, substation layouts, and other supplemental documentation for GIS data entry and correction
  • Supports telecom engineers, field crews, sales teams, infrastructure management and other telecom customers with mapping, data requests, data analysis, data conversion, and other related tasks
  • Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply!

Education:

  • Degree in Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred
  • GIS Professional (GISP) Certification is a plus
  • Esri certifications are a plus

Experience:

  • Professional experience in a GIS field of 4 or more years is preferred
  • A background in utilities industry, specifically fiber network design, construction or maintenance is preferred
  • OSPInsight, 3-GIS or other fiber management software experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Understanding of GIS theory and application
  • Proficiency with Python or other scripting languages
  • Working knowledge of Esri software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
  • Broad knowledge of Remote Sensing, Global Positioning System (GPS), and the application of other GIS technologies and current industry trends

Behavioral Attributes:

  • Exhibits daily “Our Values”, a Company definition of personal characteristics including: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance
  • Analytical and creative approach to problem solving
  • Self-directed with strong initiative
  • Highly organized with ability to attend to details
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Positive team player, flexible with changing priorities, and seeks opportunities for process improvement
  • Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments

If you already have a resume on file with The E Group and would like to be considered for this position, simply email your note of interest to The E Group at [email protected].

Why Choose The E Group? We are an award winning firm recognized for having an outstanding reputation with our clients and employees. All contractors are eligible for full group health and dental benefits, 401K with matching, and various insurances. Generous living expenses are given to help those who relocate or have duplicate housing. Unique Perks available to those assigned in Birmingham, Alabama: Fully Furnished Townhomes available on a first come, first served basis; complimentary on-site banking available to all.

For immediate consideration simply attach your resume to this posting or email your resume to [email protected]. All applicants will receive feedback once position closes.

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