Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

As a GIS Technician on our Telecom team, you will aid our engineers using ESRI’s suite of products, 3GIS and Netdesigner to perform design work and spatial analysis, create construction plan sets, conduct data collection activities, and model telecommunication networks.  You will be required to use your experience and proficiency as a data analyst with Esri software (ArcGIS Desktop & Pro) and skills with programming languages (Python) and SQL server management, you will review and manipulate data, perform in-depth analysis, and provide compelling visualizations to aid in telecommunication planning and design projects. Your ability to clearly define a problem and select the most appropriate data sets to formulate a solution will be most important. 

You may also travel to job sites for observation and/or field work, working in all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

Working collaboratively with othersHaving ownership in the work you doUsing your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

Strong communication skillsAbility to contribute and work well on a teamAbility to meet project deadlinesAssociates degree in GIS, Geography, Drafting, or related field preferred3-5 years of experience performing design work and creating construction plan sets. Prior experience with ArcMap; 3GIS, Netdesigner, Python and SQL preferred Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Engage in work that has a positive impact in communitiesReceive an excellent 401(k) matchParticipate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestylesBenefit from a bonus system that rewards performanceHave the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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