Actalent

Job Description

• This person is responsible for analyzing geographic information about the earth's surface and the objects found on it, as well as providing technical and analytical support to address issues such as environmental management, exploration and mining, land ownership and titles, urban and regional planning, utilities and asset management, and demographic marketing.
• Work with related GIS software and programs to create and maintain databases and/or maps that can be combined with geographically referenced data.
• Meet with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Enter new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.

Job Duties

• Work as member of Pole Transfer/Joint Use Make Ready Team to do in-field GIS data collection and make educated in-field design suggestions based on field data. -Work environment will be 90% in-field.
• This job will be a great first step into electric distribution and will provide a valuable foundation for a career in the power delivery industry.
• Team member will use a telescoping hasting stick as well as digital measuring technologies to measure Joint Use attachment heights & utility-owned distribution lines/attachments.
• Field data will be collected using our proprietary software to update utilities GIS and make design determinations.
• Team member may need to keep rental car overnight or for extended periods.
• Must be able to manage using the hasting stick with no issue and be in varying field conditions for multiple hours per day.
• Experience using Esri's ArcGIS suite or other GIS software required.
• In-field experience preferred.
• All candidates must understand the in-field time requirements needed to complete this role.
• Travel throughout Virginia is expected in this role as client needs change and may require overnight travel.
• Travel is also expected for storm response work occasionally assigned to this firm.
• This work occurs when weather conditions cause outages in the Dominion grid, and the work locations will depend upon the locations of those outages.
• Storm duty may require weekend travel and typically consists of long, 12+ hour days.

Must-Haves (Hard Skills):

• Expectation to be in the field 90% of the time
• GIS Software or other design software (CAD)
• General Computer/early professional skills
• Valid Driver’s License/Maintain rental car
• Bachelor's Degree in GIS/Environmental focus.

Skills

ArcGIS

Field work

• Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. In addition, this firm works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful energy delivery solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking this firm within: the Top 10 T&D Firms, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms!
• Benefits package offered, rental car provided for travel*

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.