Temporary Gis Designer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The GIS Technician supports engineering and field operations by creating GIS-based designs, maintaining accurate geospatial records, and supporting safety and compliance initiatives for utility infrastructure. This role combines office-based mapping work with field data collection to help maintain reliable asset records and support construction, maintenance, and system improvement projects.

• Create GIS designs and cost estimates for main and service-related work.
• Collect as-built field data using mobile GPS equipment to maintain accurate asset records.
• Update GIS maps and attribute data to ensure records remain current and reliable.
• Perform quality checks on GIS data before posting to production.
• Support engineering, operations, and project teams with mapping and GIS information.
• Visit job sites to assess requirements and translate field information into GIS records.
• Review development plans and provide mapping-related support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with easement and right-of-way documentation in GIS.
• Support pipeline safety, system integrity, and compliance-related GIS analysis.

• 1–3 years of GIS experience, including design, as-built data, and geospatial analysis.
• Experience with Esri-based GIS platforms and geospatial datasets.
• Familiarity with CAD, Geopak, or similar design tools in a utility or infrastructure setting.
• Knowledge of utility locating or infrastructure mapping workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geoscience, Cartography, or related field (or in progress).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

This role includes both office and field work. Responsibilities involve using GIS and design software in the office and collecting asset data outdoors at active project sites. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, with possible overtime and travel based on business needs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Joseph, MO.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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