GIS Solution Engineer - Local Government (California)
About The Position
As a GIS subject matter expert, the GIS Solution Engineer identifies appropriate analysis tools, develops innovative solutions, and communicates the value of GIS technology to customers. The role joins an account team to advise customers on complex business challenges and demonstrate how GIS can uncover patterns, trends, and insights. The position supports Esri customers by building relationships, contributing to sales strategies, and aligning Esri technology with customer business needs. It involves presenting and demonstrating solutions to technical and non-technical audiences, advising on best practices for using, deploying, and administering Esri technology, and representing Esri at conferences and trade shows. The role focuses on state and local government customers and requires domestic or international travel of 25–50%.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications.
- At least 1 year of experience working in or supporting state or local government.
- Understanding of ArcGIS in an IT context, including areas such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, and cloud computing.
- Experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design, and understanding of sales and business development processes.
- Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.
- Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
- Strong presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills.
- Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25–50%.
- Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field.
- Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architecture.
- Experience integrating software solutions with business systems such as data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms.
- Experience incorporating real-time information streams with existing GIS data and IT infrastructure.
- Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts.
- Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript.
Responsibilities
- Build customer relationships and present, demonstrate, and support the sale of Esri software and solutions as part of an account team.
- Support the account team in planning and executing sales strategies.
- Develop subject matter expertise in state and local government and technical expertise in ArcGIS; communicate Esri technologies and messaging to customers.
- Anticipate customer needs and relevant technology trends.
- Develop and propose solutions that demonstrate how GIS addresses customer challenges and provides business value.
- Define and deliver strategies that align Esri technology with customer business objectives.
- Design and deliver technical demonstrations and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide best practices for the use, deployment, and administration of Esri technology.
- Present at conferences and trade shows.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families.
- 401(k) and profit-sharing programs.
- Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave.
- Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
