GIS Manager

Power System Engineering Inc • Arden Hills, MN

3d • $123,831 - $161,946

About The Position

We're seeking an experienced GIS professional to lead and grow PSE's GIS practice. Depending on the selected candidate's experience, leadership background, and demonstrated capabilities, this position may be filled at either the GIS Team Lead or GIS Manager level. If you're a collaborative leader with strong GIS expertise, a passion for client service, and a drive to build high-performing teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future of PSE's GIS services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of progressive GIS experience, with a meaningful portion in the electric utility or energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising GIS teams in a consulting or utility environment; experience managing direct reports preferred.
• Experience with GIS data conversion from legacy formats (paper maps, CAD, non-standard databases) to enterprise geodatabases.
• Experience with FME (Safe Software) for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, MS Power Automate, or other automation/scripting tools.
• Knowledge of electric load forecasting methodologies and the role of spatial data in demand forecasting.
• Familiarity with wildfire risk modeling, land use classification, and associated regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with ArcGIS mobile field solutions: Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Hubs.
• Exposure to open-source GIS tools (QGIS, PostGIS, GeoPandas).

Responsibilities

• Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of GIS professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Manage day-to-day GIS operations, including project assignments, quality, budgets, schedules, and team performance.
• Drive the strategic growth of PSE's GIS practice by identifying new business opportunities and supporting business development efforts.
• Partner with utility clients to deliver GIS solutions, build trusted relationships, and provide technical consulting on complex infrastructure projects.
• Oversee GIS database design, maintenance, data conversion, and quality assurance using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and related technologies.
• Lead the development of GIS automation, scripting, and data integration solutions using Python (ArcPy), FME, ModelBuilder, APIs, and Power Automate.
• Direct spatial analysis and GIS studies supporting electric utilities, including infrastructure planning, load forecasting, wildfire mitigation, and asset management.
• Manage multiple GIS projects from proposal through delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and exceed client expectations.
• Represent PSE at industry conferences, client meetings, and professional events while helping grow PSE's reputation as a trusted GIS consulting partner.
• Champion continuous improvement by implementing new GIS technologies, workflows, and best practices that enhance efficiency and client value.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

What This Job Offers

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