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Electric Geographic Information System Technician

Organization:
San Diego Gas & Electric
Region:
United States, California, San Diego
End of contest:
February 26, 2023
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Gis
Description
Job Description

Primary Purpose
Under minimal supervision, perform specialized automated drafting or reconciling duties in Enterprise GIS related to Telecom, Distribution & Transmission data including complex as-built and preliminary work orders in compliance with CPUC, NERC, FERC, WECC and GO regulations, Distribution Operations Switching Orders, Load Transfers, Cutovers, Conversions, and Capacity & Reliability Projects, Capture, organize, and retire data to accepted standards of accuracy, precision, and quality to meet safety, accounting and reliability requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs a variety of advanced, complex, technical duties (attributes, spatial location, database structure and connectivity) related to the development and creation of digitized maps through a geographic information system (GIS) using Esri GIS product or read, interpret and reconcile technical engineering drawings (as-builts, schematics, dimensioning) to create the final legal as-built for SDGE.
  • Perform quality checks on attributes, spatial location, database structure and connectivity or data received from construction crews.
  • Creation and maintenance of connected network schematic generation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Work Schedule

Area of Interest

Other

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Posting End Date

Dec 9, 2022

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

  • H.S. Diploma/GED Required
  • Must have the ability to collect, interpret, analyze, integrate graphic and attribute data from multiple data sources into an enterprise GIS; interpret and understand maps of different types such as AUTO Cad, parcel maps, imagery, environmental, utility, aerial imagery.
  • Must be computer literate and have good computer file management skills.
  • Must have strong research and interpretation skills.
  • Must be a self-starter and have good communication skills.
  • Candidates must successfully complete a three-month Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Editor formal training program specifically related to electric power systems. Upon completion of this program one must be able to understand and/or demonstrate competency in: 1.Identifying electric power system components, 2.Understand electric power system connectivity, 3.Performing manual and/or automated GIS editing related to, telecommunications and electric distribution systems, 4.Must be able to digitize Transmission, Substation,  telecommunications and distribution system changes and/or performs electronic data entry, 5.Must be able to perform quality checks of spatial location, attributes, connectivity and database structure of completed work, 6. Apply understanding of compliance and regulations to incoming data and can identify issues as they arise.
  • Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
  • We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office two to three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • 3+ months experience in one of the following: GIS data management specific to electric power systems, Journeyman status in a related trade such as Electrician, knowledge of electric construction standards specifically related to electric distribution and transmission data, college level courses in GIS, manual/computerized drafting or a bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Knowledge of electric transmission and distribution FERC and NERC requirements preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Cartography and Cartographic principles.
  • Possess attention to detail and have organizational and planning skills.
  • Ability to read construction orders, electric distribution, and transmission system maps.
  • Knowledge of DPSS, SAP, AutoCAD, and CISCO preferred.

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Contact

San Diego Gas & Electric

8326 Century Park Ct

San Diego

California United States

www.sdge.com