Strategic Business Solutions is seeking an Electrical Data Editor to support a large municipal utility's GIS Services organization. This role is responsible for maintaining and updating electrical system connectivity data that supports critical utility applications including outage management, grid analytics, customer systems, and asset management platforms.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of GIS, utility mapping, electrical drafting, and electrical distribution system knowledge, with the ability to maintain highly accurate electrical network records and engineering documentation.
Perform detailed GIS editing, drafting, and mapping of electrical distribution, transmission, substation, and street lighting assets.
Update and maintain electrical connectivity models and GIS databases.
Review and revise electrical drawings, schematics, maps, and engineering records.
Analyze engineering and utility data to resolve mapping discrepancies and support operational requirements.
Complete map corrections, work orders, conversion activities, and data updates.
Research and respond to requests from engineers, field crews, and utility personnel regarding asset locations and system information.
Conduct field verification of electrical distribution structures and related equipment as needed.
Maintain accurate utility records, maps, schedules, and technical documentation.
Support ongoing GIS and utility asset management initiatives.
Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, GIS, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
2+ years of GIS, electrical drafting, utility mapping, or electrical data editing experience.
Experience with ArcGIS, ArcFM, AutoCAD, ESRI products, or similar GIS technologies.
Understanding of electrical distribution, transmission, substations, or utility infrastructure.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
Utility industry experience.
GIS certification or degree concentration in Geographic Information Systems.
Experience with ArcFM, WAMS, Asset Suite, or similar utility asset management systems.
Experience supporting electric utility engineering, operations, or asset management functions.
Strategic Business Solutions (SBS) is a locally owned staffing and consulting firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. We have specialized in connecting top talent with leading organizations across technology, utilities, engineering, infrastructure, and professional services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, GIS, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience considered.
- 2+ years of GIS, electrical drafting, utility mapping, or electrical data editing experience.
- Experience with ArcGIS, ArcFM, AutoCAD, ESRI products, or similar GIS technologies.
- Understanding of electrical distribution, transmission, substations, or utility infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Utility industry experience.
- GIS certification or degree concentration in Geographic Information Systems.
- Experience with ArcFM, WAMS, Asset Suite, or similar utility asset management systems.
- Experience supporting electric utility engineering, operations, or asset management functions.
What We Do
Strategic Business Solutions (SBS) is a Pacific Northwest consulting firm that helps businesses and public organizations complete complex projects and improve operational efficiency. It provides project and program management, change management, talent and technology solutions, industrial control systems/SCADA support, and workforce training. SBS primarily serves utilities, energy companies, engineering firms, healthcare organizations, and public-sector clients, with particular expertise in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and transformation.
