GIS Technician II

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary:

Performs Geographic Information System (GIS) posting assignments of proposed engineering and operations related projects, tracks and maintains the records related to those assignments.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision, perform basic to moderately complex level assignments in support of distribution operations, such as construction projects, permit applications, etc.
• Utilize ArcMap skills to support electric or gas operations.
• Establish, apply, and maintain GIS production standards in the development and production of construction plans and specifications.
• Enter as-built, survey data, field notes, plats, legal descriptions, address information, etc. in continuous effort to keep GIS database current.
• Create and run queries of GIS data to provide easier access and retrieval of CNP infrastructure information from GIS database to support statistical analysis and creation of accurate maps.
• Perform GIS attribute and geometric network editing as required.
• Review existing or incoming documents and data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and/or completeness. Identify data quality and integration problems associated with geospatial and attribute data.
• Interpret construction designs and drawings of both existing and proposed electric or gas
• distribution facilities.
• Collect information and compile data to quantify electric or gas facilities within newly annexed or de-annexed geographic areas, including metes and bounds interpretations.
• Review and update engineering company plans detailing facility locations.
• Analyze and interpret spatial data to ensure system integrity.
• Assist customers and employees with basic facility information inquiries.
• Research company archive files for project or archived data.
• Mentor, develop, and train less experienced staff to perform duties listed above.
• Carry out general office functions in the support of the engineering department.
• Perform additional duties as apparent or as assigned.

Education:

Requires a GIS/Drafting certificate or 60 credit hours in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of education, an equivalent level of experience with a 2:1 experience to education ratio totaling 4 years will be considered.

Experience:

2 - 4 years of GIS experience with an understanding of design methods for construction drawings, diagrams, and maps through the use of computer software.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time

Posting Start Date: 04/02/2025

Posting End Date: 04/16/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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