GIS Developer

Fervo Energy • Salt Lake City, UT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Developer will design, build, and maintain the geospatial applications, web tools, and mobile workforce solutions that support Fervo Energy’s field and office GIS workflows. The role focuses on developing custom applications, configuring the Esri platform stack, and deploying mobile data collection tools that connect field crews and office teams. The developer works with the GIS team, Engineering, Land, Operations, and Permitting to deliver intuitive and reliable geospatial tools across the organization.

The position develops web applications and geospatial workflows, administers mobile GIS applications and platform settings, and supports integrations with enterprise systems. It also includes preparing documentation and training, troubleshooting user issues, and coordinating GIS application development with project schedules and deliverables.

The role is based at a Fervo office and offers hybrid flexibility. Team members are expected to work in the office three days per week; regular in-office presence is an essential function of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 3 years of professional experience developing and deploying applications within the Esri platform, including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder, or Dashboard.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and administering ArcGIS mobile applications such as Field Maps, Survey123, Workforce for ArcGIS, or QuickCapture.
• Proficiency in Python for GIS automation, including ArcPy and the arcgis Python API.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs and web service integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of GIS data formats, spatial projections, and coordinate systems relevant to Western U.S. project areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ArcGIS Online administration, including license management, organizational content governance, and role configuration.
• Familiarity with the Esri JavaScript API or similar web mapping frameworks.
• Background in energy, natural resources, environmental consulting, or land development.
• Experience designing GIS workflows for remote or offline field environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical application requirements for non-GIS users.
• Ability to manage multiple development priorities independently in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and build custom GIS web applications using ArcGIS Experience Builder, ArcGIS Instant Apps, Web AppBuilder, and the Esri JavaScript API.
• Develop and maintain ArcGIS dashboards, StoryMaps, and operational views for project teams, leadership reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Automate geospatial workflows and geoprocessing tasks using Python, including ArcPy and the arcgis module, and ModelBuilder.
• Build and maintain hosted feature layers, map services, and web maps published through ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal.
• Evaluate emerging Esri platform capabilities and recommend tools suited to Fervo’s project needs.
• Deploy, configure, and administer mobile workforce applications, including ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Workforce for ArcGIS, and QuickCapture.
• Design mobile data collection forms, intelligent map packages, and offline areas for remote geothermal project sites.
• Manage ArcGIS Mobile Worker licenses, user provisioning, device configurations, and application version control.
• Work with field operations, land, and permitting teams to identify workflow needs and develop mobile solutions that reduce field-to-office data latency.
• Provide training, documentation, and technical support for field users of mobile GIS applications.
• Test and validate mobile workflows in offline and low-connectivity conditions representative of remote project sites.
• Manage ArcGIS Online organizational settings, user roles, groups, licensing, and content governance in coordination with the GIS Data Manager.
• Develop REST API integrations between the GIS platform and enterprise systems such as SharePoint, project management tools, and asset management databases.
• Collaborate with the CAD Manager on data exchange workflows and ensure CAD-derived geometry is correctly ingested and published as web-accessible GIS content.
• Coordinate with the GIS Data Manager on published service schemas, feature layer design, and data update automation.
• Develop user-facing documentation, training materials, and how-to guides for GIS applications and mobile tools.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for GIS application and mobile tool users across Fervo offices and field sites.
• Participate in cross-functional project planning to align GIS application development with project timelines and deliverable needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% match.
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot.
• Dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses.
• Annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care.
• Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, stock option grants, and bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level