GIS Specialist - Richmond, Virginia US
About The Position
LAUTEC is seeking a driven GIS specialist with offshore wind experience to take full ownership of GIS data management and interface delivery for a large-scale offshore wind project currently in construction and early operations. This role involves consolidating disparate datasets into a unified, governed GIS system. The specialist will work closely with the client’s project team and third-party data owners to understand existing data streams, define a consolidation strategy, and deliver an accessible, scalable GIS solution. Responsibilities include designing and implementing a standardized GIS database, developing a web-based interface, and establishing governance frameworks for construction and operations handover.
Requirements
- Professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken
- Demonstrated experience supporting GIS systems on offshore wind projects (development, construction, or operations phase)
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or other enterprise GIS platforms
- Experience working with large, heterogeneous spatial datasets including survey data, geophysical/geotechnical data, and environmental records
- Familiarity with web GIS interface configuration and delivery (e.g. ArcGIS Experience Builder, custom web viewers)
- Strong understanding of spatial data formats including shapefiles, geodatabases, rasters, and GeoJSON
- Experience developing and documenting data governance frameworks and data management plans
- Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and coordinate data handoffs from contractors, consultants, and client teams
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience on U.S. offshore wind projects, including familiarity with BOEM regulatory requirements and permitting datasets
- Exposure to geophysical and geotechnical survey data (G&G campaign outputs) and marine installation data
- Experience migrating or ingesting data from physical media (external hard drives) into cloud or enterprise environments
- Familiarity with UXO survey data and associated spatial record formats
- Experience supporting GIS system handovers from construction to operations teams
- Knowledge of emerging GIS technologies, cloud-hosted spatial platforms, and integration with asset management systems
Responsibilities
- Assess and inventory existing GIS data sources across multiple stakeholders and repositories, including site survey, environmental, geotechnical, UXO, permitting, and construction datasets
- Design and implement a consolidated, standardised GIS database that integrates data from disparate formats, systems, and physical media
- Develop and maintain a web-based GIS interface appropriate for construction and operations-phase workflows
- Establish and enforce data governance standards including naming conventions, metadata requirements, and version control
- Manage ongoing data synchronisation as new datasets are received from contractors and campaign operators
- Perform data validation, quality control, and gap analysis on incoming spatial data
- Create and deliver shapefiles and maps for subcontractor distribution on defined timelines
- Identify and filter which data layers are value-add for display in the interface versus archival storage
- Support planning for transition and handover of the GIS system to the client operations team upon construction completion
- Provide recommendations on scalability, emerging technologies, and future-state integration workflows
Benefits
- Development opportunities for all employees
- Reasonable work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
