Lead Solution Architect – GIS - Utilities

TRC Companies • IL-Chicago, IL

4d • $167,190 - $190,000 • Remote

About The Position

TRC is looking for a Lead Solution Architect with deep technical expertise in enterprise GIS architecture. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of enterprise GIS solutions for projects in the utility industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geoinformatics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise GIS system design and architecture.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise Esri environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud based and cloud native architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing GIS software
• Experience in utilities and/or distributed asset-based solutions
• Experience in integration with EAM (SAP or Maximo), OT Systems (ADMS, OMS)
• Ability to translate business requirements to a proposed technical solution.
• Ability to lead teams of software developers, GIS analysts, and junior architects on large, multi-workstream programs.
• Ability to execute all phases of the custom solution delivery process (design/build/test/release/support).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for staying current on emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for innovative solutions that solve challenging problems for our clients and the industries we serve.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of enterprise-level GIS solutions on both VM based and cloud native platforms.
• Develop and deploy scalable, resilient, and adaptable GIS solutions to meet current and future business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS systems, data, and services into broader technology initiatives.
• Lead or assist with integrating enterprise GIS systems with other enterprise systems such as Maximo, SAP, or ADMS.
• Execute enterprise Esri system deployments within client platforms, data centers, or cloud environments.
• Lead role installing and configuring Portal for ArcGIS, Web Adaptor, Datastore, Hosting Server, ArcGIS Pro, and other components of the Enterprise Esri stack.
• Deploy Enterprise Esri databases and all components in a highly available, fault-tolerant solution.
• Lead the development of system performance testing plans to drive effective capacity planning.
• Act as a technical liaison between the GIS team and client IT and business leads, providing insights and solutions to address their geospatial, system, and business challenges.
• Conduct client presentations, workshops, and demonstrations to showcase our GIS capabilities and services.
• Assist the sales and marketing teams to create compelling proposals and bid responses.
• Ensure that technical solutions align with client requirements and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

What This Job Offers

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