Senior GIS Technician w/ NV5 (pdx)

Overview
Are you a passionate geospatial professional driven to solve real-world challenges? Join NV5, a nationally recognized leader in geospatial technology, and become a key player in revolutionizing utility vegetation management. We're seeking a talented GIS Technician to join our dynamic team and contribute to the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure. 

​Our Utility Analytics group is looking to fill the role of Senior GIS Technician. This position is responsible for generating data in vector-based software platforms and assisting senior staff in developing LiDAR-driven deliverables tailored to client requirements. You will work on completing processing tasks with moderate oversight within a team-based environment, ensuring high attention to detail and efficiency in manual processing tasks. This role requires expertise in Utility Vegetation and Asset Management for Transmission and Distribution (T&D), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices for vegetation monitoring and risk mitigation. We will offer a fast-paced, production-oriented work environment, which encourages innovation, leadership, and growth.  

This position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with a passion for geospatial technology and Utility Vegetation and Asset Management to contribute to the reliability and safety of power infrastructure. If you have experience in LiDAR analysis, GIS, and vegetation management for Transmission & Distribution, we encourage you to apply.  Work for this role is conducted at the NV5 Portland, OR office.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of LiDAR technology and its applications in Utility Vegetation and Asset Management for Transmission and Distribution (T&D). 

• Utilizes GIS tools to analyze and track utility assets, ensuring accurate data representation and integration with asset management systems. 

• Performs quality control checks on asset data to maintain accuracy and consistency across databases. 

• Identifies potential vegetation encroachments near powerlines using LiDAR and GIS tools. 

• Understands data interactions within a project workflow to support seamless operations.  

• Communicates effectively, maintains professionalism, and collaborates within a hybrid workforce. 

• Maintains efficiency and quality while performing repetitive tasks. 

• Upholds a professional and positive demeanor in high-pressure situations. 

• Works independently with minimal oversight while also contributing effectively to a team. 

• Independently executes multiple production tasks while consistently meeting acceptance criteria and velocity standards. 

• Takes accountability for task outputs and ensures clear communication on data flow with task leads and the production team. 

HOW TO APPLY
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