GIS Engineer I, II

Reports To: Engineering Manager
Travel Potential: 0–10%
Compensation: $25.00 - $32.00 hourly

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the GIS Engineer, you will ultimately be responsible for interpreting maps, managing GIS databases, and maintaining accurate geospatial data to support telecommunications engineering projects. You will design and edit GIS data, coordinate project documentation, and deliver high-quality mapping solutions. As the GIS Engineer, your customers are engineering teams, project managers, and telecommunications clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through data accuracy, quality deliverables, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Design, edit, maintain, and validate GIS data using QGIS and other GIS platforms while ensuring alignment with company standards.
• Research, verify, and manage spatial data to maintain database integrity and support engineering projects.
• Initiate and coordinate internal work orders while maintaining accurate project tracking and third-party management systems.
• Develop, maintain, and organize project documentation, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and on-time project delivery.
• Communicate project issues proactively and support data visualization and presentation for engineering teams.
• Meet or exceed internal and external quality standards while supporting multiple projects and related engineering activities.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• Associate's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or a related field preferred, or a GIS Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline preferred.

Experience

• 1–4 years of experience with QGIS, ArcGIS, or other GIS software.
• Experience with telecommunications, outside plant engineering design, network construction, or related industries preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of GIS principles, geospatial data management, and data visualization.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, MS Excel, and Windows-based applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of project management processes, fiber networking, broadband network architecture, and engineering concepts preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Construction and field experience.
• Knowledge of fiber networking, routing, telecommunications engineering, and outside plant design.
• Experience with engineering design systems and project management tools.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office environment while sitting for extended periods.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, computer operation, and handling documents.
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms, walk, or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through written correspondence.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex’s culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.