Utility GIS Technician - Pole Inventory & Joint-Use
About the job
- At least 2 years of experience processing utility data, GIS datasets, or pole inventory/joint-use programs.
- In-depth knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills are necessary.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities are necessary.
- Coordinate with field crews responsible for collecting pole inventory and utility infrastructure data.
- Develop and distribute field data collection packages and project instructions.
- Provide ongoing support to field personnel regarding data collection requirements and standards.
- Track project progress and field data submission status.
- Process field data within Katapult Pro workflows, including pole modeling, attachment identification, and field verification review.
- Validate field photos and measurements to ensure pole loading analysis requirements are met.
- Review pole inventory data to confirm attachment ownership and pole characteristics.
- Analyze joint-use attachment data, including telecommunications and cable infrastructure.
- Ensure collected data meets utility and engineering requirements for pole loading analysis and design.
- Manage and process data within industry platforms, including Katapult Pro, ESRI Field Maps, GIS systems, and CAD or mapping software as required.
- Maintain organized project data repositories and ensure proper version control.
- Perform quality checks on incoming field data, including photo documentation, GPS data, and asset attributes.
- Identify discrepancies or missing data and coordinate corrections with field crews.
- Ensure deliverables meet internal quality-control standards and client specifications.
- Work closely with Project Managers to ensure project schedules and deliverables are met.
- Provide technical support to field crews collecting pole inventory data.
- Review incoming field data daily to identify missing attributes, incorrect measurements, or documentation gaps.
- Coordinate data corrections and re-collection when necessary.
- Work in the office, processing data and collaborating with survey teams.
- Experience supporting electric utility infrastructure projects is preferred.
- Experience working with pole inventory or joint-use datasets is highly preferred.
- An educational background in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field is preferred.
About the company
Landpoint provides land surveying, aerial data collection, 3D laser scanning, and GIS services to energy, industrial, commercial, and utility sectors, with a focus on large-scale corridor projects. It combines field data collection with GIS to produce maps, models, and deliverables for infrastructure work. The company leverages TrueAtlas technology and 40 years of archived data to access historical information and coordinate multidisciplinary data across nine offices and 27 states. Its goal is to help clients design, construct, and maintain infrastructure by delivering reliable geospatial data and analyses that support decision-making and project execution.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$17M
Headquarters
Fort Worth, Texas
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Landpoint updated its website August 22, 2026, showing active commercial upkeep.
- LinkedIn listed Houston, Fort Worth, Windsor, and Phoenix locations on August 31, 2026.
- Its UAV LiDAR and photogrammetry offerings match demand for faster field-data capture.
What critics are saying
- Private-equity ownership since 2020 pushes Landpoint toward growth targets and eventual exit pressure.
- Landpoint showed no visible 2025-2026 deal or press cadence, signaling weak momentum.
- Utility and pipeline capex cuts would idle field crews within quarters and hit utilization.
What makes Landpoint unique
- Landpoint bundles surveying, LiDAR, GIS, and pipeline compliance on its 2026 website.
- Its focus spans utilities, renewables, oil and gas, and civil infrastructure projects.
- Cotton Creek Capital backed Landpoint in January 2020, supporting acquisitions and expansion.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options