GIS Associate Designer (Hybrid)
05/13/2025Locations Manchester, New Hampshire
Job Description
GIS Associate Designer (Hybrid)
05/13/2025Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire
Role and Scope of Position:An advanced-level position responsible for Electric Utility GIS data maintenance tasks including scanning, geo-referencing, digitizing, attribution and comprehensive field audit. Works in GIS/CAD, Document management and database applications which model utility distribution systems. Requires understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations and working understanding of data attributes that support these business processes. Performs and manages QA/QC processes.
Essential Functions:
- Updates and maintains land base, Electric Distribution, Substation and Transmission facilities in company's ESRI Geographic Information System Database and ensure data integrity.
- Interprets and implements data from as-built, job construction sketches, work management and or subdivision plats into standard company symbology utilizing Smallworld, CAD, and Mobile GIS.
- Coordinates with various departments to resolve field changes and /or field-to-map discrepancies.
- Validates topology of land, distribution, parent/child associations, connectivity, snapping, missing features or objects, missing attributes required for the proper functioning of tracing functionality
- Analyzes and interprets spatial data including but not limited to ortho-aerial imagery to ensure data integrity.
- Conducts field audit and Mobile GIS data collection to validate as built distribution configuration
- Performs business software testing and training of GIS applications as needed
- Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance on all data entered into GIS Database for data integrity.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced technicians
- Performs GIS team lead duties as needed
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency working in various GIS/CAD software applications such as ESRI ArcGIS v10.8.1, AutoCad and Maximo Work Management System
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills.
- Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle changing and emerging priorities.
- Knowledge of utility distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret Road/Development site plans, as well as mapping coordinates and symbols.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or iOS.
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to quantify data, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to organize, plan and work efficiently within a highly technical environment
Education:
- Associate degree in GIS, Surveying, Cartography or related field or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of utility distribution experience in the GIS and CAD fields
Licenses & Certifications:
- Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$73,250.00-$81,390.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
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Overview
As an Engineer at Eversource, you'll collaborate with industry leaders and play a key role in driving the transition from a fossil fuel-powered grid to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. You'll work on cutting-edge projects involving large-scale solar photovoltaics, offshore wind, and electric energy storage. Eversource offers unique opportunities to engage with multiple engineering disciplines focused on the design, development, and maintenance of power distribution systems, substations, and transmission lines—helping shape the next generation of the electric grid.
- Job type:Full time only
- Level:Entry, Mid, Senior, Executive
- Travel:Travel between CT/MA/NH may be required
About us
We are Eversource
Electric Operations is committed to providing safe and reliable electric service to Eversource customers. The organization is comprised of the following 5 major groups., Electric Field Operations, Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Scheduling, and Substation Operations and Field Engineering and Communications.
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- We are dedicated to our employees and customers;
- We live out our mission of delivering reliable energy and superior customer service in our daily work, in community service and leadership
- We are innovators in the field of clean energy
- We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- We are on the cutting edge of engineering technology
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
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Ling,
Senior Engineer
Meet Ling
After studying Power Systems at Northeastern University, Ling knew she was ready for a career in energy industry. From transmission line projects to battery storage, Ling leads a team of innovative engineers who are looking ahead and constantly thinking about our future energy needs. “When I drive through Boston and see all the lights, I’m reminded of the importance of the work we all do,” shared Ling. “Our work can be challenging, but being a part of a great team makes it that much more rewarding.”
Rosa,
Senior Transmission Engineer
Meet Rosa
“As a senior engineer on our Transmission Interconnections and Services team, Rosa Sojan leads and facilitates transmission interconnection projects in close collaboration with her colleagues and our partners at ISO New England.”
Job Description
GIS Associate Designer (Hybrid)
05/13/2025Locations: Manchester, New Hampshire
Role and Scope of Position:An advanced-level position responsible for Electric Utility GIS data maintenance tasks including scanning, geo-referencing, digitizing, attribution and comprehensive field audit. Works in GIS/CAD, Document management and database applications which model utility distribution systems. Requires understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations and working understanding of data attributes that support these business processes. Performs and manages QA/QC processes.
Essential Functions:
- Updates and maintains land base, Electric Distribution, Substation and Transmission facilities in company's ESRI Geographic Information System Database and ensure data integrity.
- Interprets and implements data from as-built, job construction sketches, work management and or subdivision plats into standard company symbology utilizing Smallworld, CAD, and Mobile GIS.
- Coordinates with various departments to resolve field changes and /or field-to-map discrepancies.
- Validates topology of land, distribution, parent/child associations, connectivity, snapping, missing features or objects, missing attributes required for the proper functioning of tracing functionality
- Analyzes and interprets spatial data including but not limited to ortho-aerial imagery to ensure data integrity.
- Conducts field audit and Mobile GIS data collection to validate as built distribution configuration
- Performs business software testing and training of GIS applications as needed
- Performs Quality Control and Quality Assurance on all data entered into GIS Database for data integrity.
- Provides technical guidance and direction to less experienced technicians
- Performs GIS team lead duties as needed
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency working in various GIS/CAD software applications such as ESRI ArcGIS v10.8.1, AutoCad and Maximo Work Management System
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer relations skills.
- Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to handle changing and emerging priorities.
- Knowledge of utility distribution systems.
- Ability to read and interpret Road/Development site plans, as well as mapping coordinates and symbols.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products and/or iOS.
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to quantify data, and make sound decisions.
- Ability to organize, plan and work efficiently within a highly technical environment
Education:
- Associate degree in GIS, Surveying, Cartography or related field or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Three (3) to five (5) years of utility distribution experience in the GIS and CAD fields
Licenses & Certifications:
- Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
#engajd
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$73,250.00-$81,390.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
