GIS Solutions Engineer

Michael Baker International • Seattle, WA

5d • $78,104 - $123,032

About The Position

The role of GIS Solutions Engineer is a dynamic one in that it encompasses a mix
of various duties, including client relationship building, complex GIS work on
projects, task or project management, and supporting business development
activities. We are currently in need of someone who can jump in on supporting
several existing projects on technical task management and getting involved with
designing Esri solutions. The career path for a Solutions Engineer can go in
many different directions: Project Manager, Technical Manager, Solutions
Architect, or Business Developer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Natural Sciences, Planning, Computer Science or related field. A master’s degree in a related field can count towards years of experience.
• 6-8 years of experience with geographic concepts and GIS software.
• Experience in creating and configuring web apps and web pages with ArcGIS Experience Builder.
• Experience in Python scripting required.
• Proven experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Possess a proficient understanding and a willingness to train on many aspects of GIS and Esri ArcGIS technology, including ArcGIS Enterprise and Cloud architecture.
• Ability to manage technical geospatial tasks and/or projects and collaborate across teams with minimal oversight, and a proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to forecast and track levels of effort and associated schedule for GIS tasks.
• Familiarity with Jira for task tracking and Confluence for documentation.
• Other essential skills include creative problem-solving, organizational skills, and a solid understanding of GIS projects, processes, and execution.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with teams across the company is essential.
• Self-motivated to stay informed on geospatial technology advancements and desire to learn cross discipline skill sets.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential – ability to verbally present GIS practices, concepts, and custom software to clients and potential clients.
• Proven work history, strong work ethic, responsiveness, accountability, and a team-player attitude are a must.

Nice To Haves

• GISP certification preferred but not required.
• Esri Roads & Highways experience is preferred.
• Experience in implementing and/or maintaining ArcGIS Enterprise preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate for process automation is preferred.
• Experience with Survey123 Connect for smart form creation and field data workflows.
• Technical writing experience and interest is a plus to assist in developing content for proposals and marketing material.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Geospatial Project Managers and Technical Managers to assist in various tasks on numerous GIS projects.
• Self-starter, able to manage multiple tasks concurrently, and delegate tasks on the project to employees best positioned to complete them and monitor their progress.
• Discuss GIS solutions with clients and translate the scope of work and level of effort into documentation and proposals.
• Provide feedback and recommendations from clients to the team to continually advance and progress our practice.
• Develop effective and efficient process workflows to support the project team in executing the planned solution.
• Execute GIS tasks and/or direct quality control procedures on deliverables.
• Perform complex analysis to support project objectives. Provide technical guidance to client or other project personnel.
• Prepare and present technical information to team members, management, and clients, either in live demonstrations, power point presentations, or documentation.
• After determining scope for a specific client, be able to perform the technical work or guide others in assisting with GIS tasks. Be clear in concise in expectations for project success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees