Senior GIS Consultant

WSP•Boise, ID

About The Position

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities: The Senior Consultant will have the following roles and responsibilities: Lead consulting engagements with utility customers to assess their current GIS and define a clear roadmap for migrating to the Esri Utility Network. Provide expert-level advice on Esri Utility Network schema design, implementation, best practices, and integration with other systems. Develop customized strategies for utility customers, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Esri Utility Network. Conduct workshops, stakeholder meetings, and presentations to ensure a clear understanding of project goals, timelines, and deliverables. Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying Esri Utility Network solutions that align with clients’ business needs. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project success from concept through execution. Provide post-implementation support and guidance to ensure long-term customer success. Required Education/Experience The Senior Professional must have the following education, experience, skills, and knowledge: 5+ years of experience in GIS consulting, with significant experience in the utility sector. Expertise in the Esri Utility Network and related Esri technologies (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, etc.). Proven experience in developing and executing implementation roadmaps for utility companies. Strong knowledge of utility business processes (electric, gas, water, etc.). Excellent communication and client-facing skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams through complex implementations. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Desired Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus. Experience with cloud-based solutions and integration of GIS with other enterprise systems is a plus. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in GIS consulting, with significant experience in the utility sector.
Expertise in the Esri Utility Network and related Esri technologies (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, etc.).
Proven experience in developing and executing implementation roadmaps for utility companies.
Strong knowledge of utility business processes (electric, gas, water, etc.).
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams through complex implementations.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience with cloud-based solutions and integration of GIS with other enterprise systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead consulting engagements with utility customers to assess their current GIS and define a clear roadmap for migrating to the Esri Utility Network.
Provide expert-level advice on Esri Utility Network schema design, implementation, best practices, and integration with other systems.
Develop customized strategies for utility customers, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to the Esri Utility Network.
Conduct workshops, stakeholder meetings, and presentations to ensure a clear understanding of project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Assist in designing, configuring, and deploying Esri Utility Network solutions that align with clients’ business needs.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project success from concept through execution.
Provide post-implementation support and guidance to ensure long-term customer success.