GIS Project and Data Engineer

Arcadian Infracom Inc•St. Louis, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

The GIS Project and Data Engineer serves as the tactical anchor for the project lifecycle, ensuring seamless communication between field operations and GIS systems. This role combines hands-on technical management of As-Built drawings and CAD files with the organizational discipline required to track deliverables and maintain company standards. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional capable of navigating the bridge between engineering design and geospatial data integrity.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Project Management, or a related technical field required.
1–3 years of experience in a GIS, engineering, or technical project support role required.
Minimum 2+ years of AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D focus) and functional proficiency in ArcGIS Pro data editing required.
Hands-on experience with ESRI geodatabases, spatial data editing, and mapping workflows.
Familiarity with telecom-specific inventory tools, industry standards, and databases.
Capable of working autonomously in a remote environment while maintaining a preferred, collaborative, customer-focused attitude.
Familiarity with office and field observer safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) telecommunications engineering and construction processes preferred.
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to convey complex geospatial concepts to diverse audiences preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD app development and workflow automation.
Exposure to project management platforms such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Asana.

Responsibilities

Audit AutoCAD files for technical compliance and execute the precise translation of data between CAD and ESRI environments.
Apply a strong understanding of projections and coordinate systems to ensure all data aligns with Arcadian internal geodatabases.
Act as the primary intake for field vendor data, reviewing submissions for spatial integrity and attribute completeness before importing records.
Coordinate and package complex GIS deliverables for external stakeholders including Caltrans, CDT, and Hyperscalers.
Act as the point of contact for routine project status, ensuring engineering teams, inspectors, and contractors are aligned on milestones.
Facilitate internal and external project calls by documenting action items and distributing project summaries.
Make sound, timely decisions regarding data workflows and involve appropriate stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard process guides, and reference materials for evolving GIS and CAD workflows.
Perform routine attribute edits and quality checks to proactively flag and resolve data inconsistencies.
Ensure all engineering and design activities adhere to company policies, contract requirements, and safety standards.