GIS Utility Consultant

• **This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a GIS Utility Consultant based in United States.**
• This remote role offers the opportunity to support innovative geospatial initiatives and help utility organizations modernize their infrastructure through advanced GIS solutions.
• The GIS Utility Consultant will work closely with customers, technical teams, and project stakeholders to design scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency.
• This position combines consulting expertise, technical knowledge, and customer engagement to deliver impactful utility network strategies.
• The role focuses on leveraging GIS technologies to support water, wastewater, stormwater, electric, gas, and telecommunications projects.
• The successful candidate will contribute to solution design, implementation planning, documentation, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a GIS professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and creating sustainable technology solutions.

### Accountabilities

The GIS Utility Consultant will provide technical consulting expertise to support the design, implementation, and optimization of GIS-based utility solutions. The role requires collaboration with customers and internal teams to translate business needs into effective technology strategies.

• Conduct needs assessments and gather business requirements from utility stakeholders to understand operational challenges and objectives.
• Develop GIS strategies, recommendations, and implementation roadmaps to improve utility operations and technology adoption.
• Support the planning, configuration, and deployment of solutions within an Esri environment, including Utility Network Management capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, project managers, technical specialists, and partners throughout project lifecycles.
• Create and maintain operational procedures, best practices, system documentation, and standard operating processes.
• Assist with the preparation of training materials and deliver hands-on user training and support when required.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, client presentations, and consulting service opportunities.
• Apply Agile and Scrum methodologies to organize project activities, monitor progress, and communicate updates.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate solutions, and provide recommendations for improving system performance.
• Contribute to the development of scalable and sustainable GIS solutions aligned with customer goals.

## Requirements

The ideal candidate brings strong GIS expertise, utility industry knowledge, and consulting experience with the ability to translate customer requirements into effective technical solutions. Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, GIS, Geography, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience with Utility Network implementations, configurations, and customizations.
• Strong knowledge of Esri ArcGIS products and Utility Network Management solutions.
• Experience designing and deploying GIS solutions based on customer business requirements.
• Ability to understand and work with multi-tiered system architectures, including server environments, network communications, and security concepts.
• Experience with project management methodologies and Agile/Scrum practices.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for customers and stakeholders.
• Experience preparing documentation, training materials, and user guidance.
• Familiarity with promoting builds across development, testing, and production environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

## Benefits

• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Fitness membership reimbursement program.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employer-paid basic term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance options.
• Career growth planning and professional development opportunities.
• Employer-paid job-related certification programs.