Looking for your next step in GIS? We’re sharing these open positions from Coast Electric (Mississippi) to connect our community with great opportunities in GIS. If you’re an experienced technician or a student intern looking for practical experience, check out these roles to see if they’re right for you.
Coast Electric, GIS Technician II
The GIS Technician will operate the Coast Electric’s Geographical Information System (“GIS”), and Customer Information System (CIS). Monitor and validate the merging of facilities and consumer data between the databases of these systems.
Query and modify data using ArcMap, Access, Excel, SQL, and related programs that are utilized in the daily operations of the GIS and Engineering department. Update maps according to work orders complying with construction specifications, on the GIS system and hard copy maps. Assist in updating maps as system expansion occurs using subdivision plats and aerial photography. Assist in field checks for facility verification and GPS data collection. Draft new pole construction specifications according to RUS guidelines; makes necessary changes to existing specifications. Draft system study maps reflecting proposed and existing conditions for Construction Work Plan. Draft design drawings of new and existing substations for RUS approval and contractor bids. Assist in managing data for a national join use notification system (NJUNS). Assist in managing data for scheduled updates sent to Mississippi 811. Operate an engineering copy machine and plotter as copies of maps as needed. Use standard drafting equipment. Assist GIS Specialist with support on all CoastConnect matters.
As well as…
GIS Technician Cooperative Assistant (Intern)
Must be working to acquire a Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems degree from an accredited university. Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Must have completed a “Principles of GIS” course. Must be able to acquire within a reasonable time span, a sound knowledge of third-party mapping software utilized by the cooperative GIS department, which is ESRI based. Must acquire a working knowledge of the electrical connectivity model, electrical devices and how they impact the model, GPS data collection, data management, and reporting. Must possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, achieve a high level of accuracy and productivity, and be able to manage multiple tasks without supervision. Must possess a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, be self-directed, and highly motivated. Must have the ability to identify problem areas and seek solutions that will alleviate these problems. Must be proficient with the use of personal computers, spreadsheets, calculators, word processing software, and ArcGIS mapping software. Must possess excellent communication skills, including active listening as well as verbal and written skills.
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This job closes on December 31, 2025 @ 11:59pm.
