Are you looking for a career in the GIS world?mPower Innovations is a growing company with customers in more than 30 states. We pride ourselves on our humble beginnings and have one mission,
to make GIS and Smart Grid Integration more affordable and user friendly by lowering is cost and complexity. Our customers are our number one priority and we pride ourselves on our stellar service. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a dynamic group of GIS professionals, we would like to hear from you. To apply, please use the form on this page to submit your cover letter and resume. Open positions are listed below: |
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Utility GIS Specialist – Fiber/Telcom & Electric
Position: Full Time
Location: Office/Remote
Positions Available: 2
Looking for:
An exceptional candidate would become a champion of our newly developed Telcom/Fiber software solution. Our new product works on ArcPro and uses the ESRI Communications Utility Network Foundation (CUNF). The preferred candidate would have experience in GIS and knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) and be ready to support new and existing customers and team members with training and deployment. Experience in OSP and knowledge of GIS is also acceptable.
Job Role:
Experience:
Position: Full Time
Location: Office/Remote
Positions Available: 2
Looking for:
An exceptional candidate would become a champion of our newly developed Telcom/Fiber software solution. Our new product works on ArcPro and uses the ESRI Communications Utility Network Foundation (CUNF). The preferred candidate would have experience in GIS and knowledge of Outside Plant (OSP) and be ready to support new and existing customers and team members with training and deployment. Experience in OSP and knowledge of GIS is also acceptable.
Job Role:
- Analyze Fiber Management customer’s needs and assist in building project plans
- Assist in the development of code to enhance the customer’s usage of mPower software and Esri software
- Provide training on all the mPower software and Esri Products
- Serve as a Fiber/Telcom Project or Division Leader
- Update and maintain a project implementation plan
- Manage time and tasks to maintain project budget
- Understand Fiber Management/GIS industry trends and best practices
Experience:
- Working experience using Esri Enterprise products
- Experience installing and configuring Esri Server, Portal, and ArcPro
- Minimum of 3 years of working knowledge or fiber design and the workflow process
- Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple assignments
- Advanced usage of mapping software for fiber layout, staking and base mapping (Fiber software, ESRI etc.)
- Teaching experience with Esri ArcPro and migration from ArcMap a plus.
- Effective written and oral communication
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- MSSQL experience, programming and migration a plus.
- Ability to travel a must
GIS/GPS Technician I
mPower Innovations is a growing GIS software and field services company that operates in all major utility markets. mPower provides industry solutions to utilities nationwide both directly and through established partnerships. mPower is headquartered in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Our company is seeking a GIS/GPS Technician I to perform GIS data and mapping services and GPS data collection for our customers nationwide. Considerations will be given to Senior GIS Technician status if several bonus items are met.
Details
Full-Time
Positions Available: 1-2
Wage commensurate with experience and abilities
Benefits available after 90 days of employment, including Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life, Short-term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Summary
The GIS/GPS Technician I is responsible for reading, interpreting, analyzing, entering, and converting customer geographical data and creating or enhancing the information database, maps, and graphics of their geographic information system (GIS).
This position is responsible for GPS field assignments to build, update or validate customer’s assets. Field assignments typically consist of inspecting, verifying, collecting, and compiling data on electric, water, gas, and joint use distribution systems using GPS collection devices and other, miscellaneous GIS software.
This position is expected to assist Senior GIS/GPS Technicians with map development, interpretation, analysis, data entry, and other GIS-related tasks as assigned. The position requires the use of Esri ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D, Trimble Pathfinder Office, MSSQL, Microsoft Office, and other software daily. The technician is also required to understand mPower’s proprietary software products, build related sites to house any field or customer data, and develop the requisite skills to install these products.
Key Responsibilities
Bonus Abilities
mPower Innovations is a growing GIS software and field services company that operates in all major utility markets. mPower provides industry solutions to utilities nationwide both directly and through established partnerships. mPower is headquartered in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Our company is seeking a GIS/GPS Technician I to perform GIS data and mapping services and GPS data collection for our customers nationwide. Considerations will be given to Senior GIS Technician status if several bonus items are met.
Details
Full-Time
Positions Available: 1-2
Wage commensurate with experience and abilities
Benefits available after 90 days of employment, including Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life, Short-term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Summary
The GIS/GPS Technician I is responsible for reading, interpreting, analyzing, entering, and converting customer geographical data and creating or enhancing the information database, maps, and graphics of their geographic information system (GIS).
This position is responsible for GPS field assignments to build, update or validate customer’s assets. Field assignments typically consist of inspecting, verifying, collecting, and compiling data on electric, water, gas, and joint use distribution systems using GPS collection devices and other, miscellaneous GIS software.
This position is expected to assist Senior GIS/GPS Technicians with map development, interpretation, analysis, data entry, and other GIS-related tasks as assigned. The position requires the use of Esri ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D, Trimble Pathfinder Office, MSSQL, Microsoft Office, and other software daily. The technician is also required to understand mPower’s proprietary software products, build related sites to house any field or customer data, and develop the requisite skills to install these products.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform GPS surveys utilizing GPS receivers and mobile mapping tools to collect GPS coordinates, joint use measurements, and pole attachment and/or system attribute data quickly and reliability in a variety of settings.
- Data processing and quality control checks, equipment and deployment preparation, and other project tasks.
- Provide GIS support to project staff and client technical staff including but not limited to creating and maintaining map products or concept level project drawings using Esri or Autodesk software platforms.
- Coordinate with project staff and utilize GIS to assist in building customer base and utility maps.
- Train client technical staff on how to effectively use their GPS receiver/mapping tools, manage data, and GIS software.
- Performs other related functions as assigned.
- Follow company policies and report unsafe conditions to supervisors immediately.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field with preference to certification in GIS.
- Knowledge of SQL coding
- Ability to use Esri ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro and Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D mapping platforms
- Read and understand maps and engineering drawings related to utility systems.
- Use computers, tablets, and GPS handheld devices proficiently.
- Work outdoors continuously in inclement or severe weather.
- Stand, walk, hike or ride ATV/UTVs for an extended time in rough and uneven terrain, steep hillsides, creeks, remote areas, and heavily traveled roadways.
- Bend, reach and move to carry items weighing 25 lbs. or more.
- Must feel comfortable working alone and/or on a team.
- Travel to support inspection and field data collection activities anywhere nationally up to 100% of work time.
- Must have a current and valid US Driver's license, be insurable on an auto policy with no major driving infractions and be able to travel by airline.
Bonus Abilities
- Experience identifying Electric utility distribution network pole attachments/assets/infrastructure (strongly preferred)
- Experience using Trimble GPS hardware and software
- Experience writing code in Python and/or JavaScript
- Experience using XML, JSON, and CSV data types
- Proficient with MS SQL Server and MS Server
- Proficient with Esri Server and Esri Enterprise
- Knowledge of SOAP and MultiSpeak protocols
- Knowledge of RESTful API
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud technologies
GIS/GPS Field Technician
Job Type: Full-Time or Internship Considered
Positions Available: 1
Location: National
Rate: $17.00+/hr. commensurate with experience
mPower Innovations is a growing GIS software and field services company that operates in all major utility markets. mPower provides industry solutions to utilities nationwide both directly and through established partnerships. mPower is headquartered in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Our growing company is seeking a GIS/GPS Field Technician to perform visual inspections and data collection related to overhead/above ground utility assets and perform QA/QC of collected data for various projects in several states nationally.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Job Type: Full-Time or Internship Considered
Positions Available: 1
Location: National
Rate: $17.00+/hr. commensurate with experience
mPower Innovations is a growing GIS software and field services company that operates in all major utility markets. mPower provides industry solutions to utilities nationwide both directly and through established partnerships. mPower is headquartered in Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Our growing company is seeking a GIS/GPS Field Technician to perform visual inspections and data collection related to overhead/above ground utility assets and perform QA/QC of collected data for various projects in several states nationally.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent experience in GIS, Geomatics, Survey, Geography, Geosciences, Civil Engineering, or related field, OR
- Experience in Utility Pole Inspection or Underground or Overhead Utility Location is required.
- Experience using GPS hardware and software (such as Trimble, Arrow, Leica, etc.) preferred.
- Ability to identify or learn to identify assets/infrastructure/equipment of utility distribution networks.
- Ability to work outdoors continuously in inclement or severe weather.
- Ability to stand, walk, hike or ride ATV/UTVs for an extended time in rough and uneven terrain, steep hillsides, creeks, remote areas, and heavily traveled roadways.
- Ability to bend, reach, and move to carry items weighing 25 lbs. or more.
- Must feel comfortable working alone and/or on a team.
- Ability to travel to support project deployment and field data collection activities anywhere nationally up to 100% of work time.
- Must have a valid US Driver's license, be insurable on an auto policy, and be able to travel by airline.
- Knowledge of relational databases and SQL a plus.
- Experience using GIS mapping software and processing 2D/3D data a plus.
Responsibilities
- Field data collection, data processing, equipment and deployment preparation, GIS production work and other project tasks.
- Utility pole inspection, tagging, and analysis of infrastructure.
- Perform quality control checks of data collected on GPS collection equipment.
- Analyze GIS data, update and maintain GIS databases.
- Provide technical support to users of GIS software and equipment.
- Other tasks as assigned.
