GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist (Contract) San Jose, California (Hybrid) Contract - 12 Months | $45.00 - $55.00 per hour San Jose Water Company (SJWC) is an investor-owned public utility serving over one million residents in the Greater San Jose metropolitan area. We are hiring a GIS Specialist for a 12-month contract to support our GIS Operations and Capital Improvement team in San Jose. Key Responsibilities: Asset Mapping: Maintain and update water distribution pipeline, valve, hydrant, and meter spatial data in Esri Utility Network. Field Automation: Support field inspection crews by configuring ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and GPS data workflows. Data Conversion: Convert CAD construction as-builts into GIS spatial layers and update enterprise geodatabases. Spatial Reporting: Create thematic maps, spatial query reports, and executive dashboards for engineering leads. Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, or related field. 3+ years experience as a GIS Specialist or Technician, ideally in a water, gas, or electric utility. Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, Esri Utility Network, ArcGIS Online, and AutoCAD. Scripting experience in Python (ArcPy) or FME is a plus. Apply via San Jose Water Careers / LinkedIn.