Technical Consultant, GIS

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Consultant, GIS based in United States.

As a Technical Consultant, GIS, you will help deliver complex software implementation and integration projects for utility, telecommunications, and government clients.

You will combine GIS expertise, software development knowledge, and consulting skills to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

The role involves working across GIS, engineering design, ERP, EAM, and other enterprise systems to support integrated workflows and data environments.

You will lead client-facing discussions, manage requirements, and coordinate cross-functional project activities from implementation through delivery.

Working on multiple medium-to-large projects, you will help ensure solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to client expectations.

The position also provides opportunities to develop broader leadership capabilities and collaborate with external partners as your project delivery experience grows.

Approximately 30% travel may be required depending on project assignments, delivery phases, and internal events.

Accountabilities:

• Lead and contribute to software implementation and GIS integration projects, supporting solutions based on AutoCAD, GIS, ERP, and EAM technologies.
• Serve as a technical and consulting representative throughout client projects, ensuring implementations align with defined requirements, solution architecture, and software capabilities.
• Manage client-facing meetings, workshops, and discussions, clearly communicating technical concepts, project progress, requirements, and proposed solutions.
• Gather, document, manage, and review client requirements while identifying opportunities to align business needs with appropriate technical solutions and industry best practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple medium-to-large projects, helping maintain delivery schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client satisfaction.
• Support GIS data translations and ETL processes, integrations, web services, APIs, and connections between enterprise applications and GIS environments.
• Apply knowledge of utility GIS and engineering design data models to support projects involving electric distribution, transmission, and substation environments.
• Provide technical insight into GIS platforms, software integrations, implementation approaches, and relevant industry practices.
• Contribute to project testing, Agile delivery activities, solution validation, and continuous improvement of implementation processes.
• Build strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand technical leadership and contribute to broader delivery initiatives and partner engagements.
• Travel as required, averaging approximately 30%, based on project needs, project phases, conferences, and internal events.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in consulting services, software development, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Strong programming experience with C#/.NET and Java.
• Professional experience with GIS platforms such as Esri ArcGIS, GE Smallworld, or comparable GIS technologies.
• Experience working with databases, particularly Oracle and SQL.
• Experience in the utilities industry, including familiarity with GIS data models and/or engineering design data models.
• Experience with data translation, ETL processes, and enterprise system integrations.
• Demonstrated consulting experience delivering client-facing software implementations and translating client requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, gather and assess requirements, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of solution architecture, software parameters, implementation practices, and industry best practices.
• GIS Analyst experience and knowledge of GIS data structures, mapping, and data analysis are preferred.
• Experience with web services, APIs, and other integration technologies is preferred.
• Engineering, drafting, or technical design experience is an advantage, particularly experience with Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD Map 3D, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, Feature Manipulation Engine, or similar technical software is preferred.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and test-driven processes is beneficial.
• Familiarity with electric distribution, transmission, and substation design domains is preferred.
• For Esri environments, experience with ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise portals, services, and geodatabases is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% depending on project requirements.

Benefits:

• Salary range of $95,000-$105,000 USD plus bonus.
• Eligibility for variable compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Income protection benefits, including disability, life/AD&D, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Healthcare Savings Account (HSA) and commuter benefits.
• Lifestyle and wellbeing programs.
• Pet insurance.
• Opportunity to work on complex GIS, software implementation, and integration projects across utility, telecommunications, and government environments.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary technical teams, client-facing consulting, and opportunities to develop broader project and technical leadership responsibilities.