Mapping Technician - Electric
West Sacramento
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
The Mapping Technician, Electric classification is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. Mapping Technicians access construction drawings, job estimates, maps, and other documentation contained in our enterprise systems such as Oracle and SAP using ESRI and Schneider Electric software. This data is used to update and maintain PG&E’s Electric Distribution, Transmission, and Landbase Geographic Information Systems. Mapping technicians may be assigned additional tasks as needed to support projects and initiatives as required. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. PG&E is providing the hourly rate that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This position is subject to collectively bargained hourly wage rates and increases. The starting wage rate for this position is $39.62 per hour. This wage rate is specific to the locality of the job. The wage rate is based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. Responsibilities. Create, modify and update records, maps and diagrams using GIS tools, methods, and databases. Ensure records, maps, and diagrams comply with federal, state and local regulations as well as company requirements. Input data related to specific job-site and facility information for quality assurance purposes, historical tracking, forecasting and produce reports related to job-site data using computers. Review and research work assignments and projects using computers. Gather data related to records, maps and diagrams for specific job site projects. Schedule and coordinate document distribution to meet applicable federal, state and local regulations and company requirements. Research and prioritize documents for data input. Use computer and other methods and tools for file management of job plans, records, maps, diagrams and other documents. Qualifications. Minimum:Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience. Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Significant relevant field or industry experience, or its equivalent in training and education (e.g. relevant 2-year technical degree, relevant technical/trade school certificate, bachelor’s degree BA/ BS, or 2 years of experience with mapping, GIS, drafting, estimating, or CADD)Desired:AA/ BA/ BS Degree from accredited college in GIS, Geography, Engineering, or other related discipline. AA/ BA/ BS in unrelated field with a GIS certificate is acceptable. Professional GIS certification through public organization membership. Demonstrated experience using ESRI ArcGIS 10 x to develop, edit, and maintain spatial data from engineering as-built drawings. Understanding of geographic data types (land base/parcels, aerial imagery, electric utility infrastructure, etc.)Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products- Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and SharePoint. Demonstrated experience or exposure using SAP 1 year of electric or gas utility operations related experience. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Willingness to follow-through on complex assignments. Must be able to lift 30 pounds, with assistance, a minimum of one time a day. Pre-Employment Testing:PG&E Employees: You must have qualified on all prerequisite tests prior to submitting an application; and all secondary tests prior to interviewing. For more information on prerequisite and secondary exams, including study guides, please visit the Pre-employment testing program website. Physical Test Battery. EEI Technical Test Battery. Work Orientation Inventory-Physical/ Technical Driving - Internal PG&E employees: Must have qualified on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) exams prior to applying; must qualify on Technical Test (TECH) prior to interviewing - External and Hiring Hall applicants: Must qualify on the Physical Test Battery (PTB) and Technical Test (TECH) exams and Work Orientation Inventory (WOI) exams prior to interviewing