GIS Solution Engineer – Electric, Gas, Telecommunications, Rail

Esri • Redlands, CA

4d • $79,248 - $130,728 • Onsite

About The Position

As a GIS subject matter expert, the GIS Solution Engineer identifies appropriate analysis tools and creates innovative solutions for customer business challenges. Working as part of an account team, the role advises customers on complex needs and demonstrates how GIS technology can reveal patterns, trends, and insights. The position supports customer success through collaboration, creativity, and technical expertise.

The engineer builds customer relationships, supports sales strategies, and communicates the value of Esri software and solutions. They develop expertise in electric, gas, and/or telecommunications industries and in ArcGIS, anticipate customer needs and technology trends, and design and deliver solutions that align Esri technology with customers’ business objectives. They also create technical demonstrations and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences, share best practices for Esri technology use and administration, and present at conferences and trade shows.

The position requires domestic or international travel of 25–50%. A bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field is required. Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. The estimated base salary range is $79,248–$130,728 USD. Esri offers health and welfare benefits, retirement and profit-sharing programs, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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 in electric, gas, and/or telecommunications.
• 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 unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Master’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and present, demonstrate, and support the selling of Esri software and solutions as part of an account team.
• Help plan and execute account-team sales strategies.
• Develop subject matter expertise in electric, gas, and/or telecommunications and technical expertise in ArcGIS.
• Communicate Esri technologies and the Esri message to customers, anticipate customer needs, and identify relevant technology trends.
• Craft and propose solutions that show how GIS can address customers’ critical business challenges and deliver business value.
• Define and deliver strategies that align Esri technology with customers’ businesses.
• Design and deliver technical demonstrations and presentations for technical and non-technical customers.
• Provide best practices for using, deploying, and administering Esri technology.
• Present at conferences and trade shows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) program.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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