GIS Technician

GIS Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking a GIS Technician to support a large, long-term water and utility infrastructure program in the Indianapolis area. This position will focus on GIS mapping, spatial data management, data development, and project support. The GIS Technician will work closely with engineers and project managers to maintain accurate GIS information and produce mapping and data deliverables used throughout the project.

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Key Responsibilities

- Create, edit, and maintain GIS maps and spatial datasets
- Develop and maintain utility and infrastructure GIS data
- Perform georeferencing, geoprocessing, data conversion, and data validation
- Create project maps, exhibits, and other GIS-based deliverables
- Maintain spatial databases and ensure data accuracy and consistency
- Integrate field, engineering, and utility information into GIS systems
- Perform quality control of GIS data and mapping
- Support engineers and project managers with mapping, spatial analysis, and project information
- Troubleshoot GIS data and workflow issues
- Help ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Qualifications

- Professional experience working with GIS
- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro
- Experience creating, editing, and maintaining GIS datasets and maps
- Understanding of spatial data, coordinate systems, georeferencing, and geoprocessing
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and project deadlines
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

- GIS experience supporting water, wastewater, utilities, transportation, or other infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with QGIS
- Experience with utility networks or asset-management data
- Civil CAD or AutoCAD experience is a plus, but not required

Position Details

- Location: Downtown Indianapolis
- Schedule: First shift with flexible start times between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
- Compensation: $55,000 to $70,000, depending on experience
- Work Environment: Collaborative, smaller-office setting with exposure to a variety of projects and responsibilities

Why This Opportunity?

- Support a major, long-term water infrastructure program
- Work on a highly visible project with significant regional impact
- Gain hands-on experience with utility and infrastructure GIS
- Work closely with engineers and project managers rather than being limited to one narrow GIS function
- Join a smaller, collaborative team where your work has a direct impact
- Opportunity to grow technically and take on additional responsibility

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.45 - $33.65/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. About Actalent

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