This role within the Applied Engineering Services Practice is focused on business development and requires the use of geographic information systems knowledge, experience and judgement to solution projects based on customer inputs primarily for the utility, telecom, and other infrastructure type industries. Establishes and maintains competencies in technologies critical to support execution of the program's strategic plan and roadmaps. Promotes standardization and use of best design practices and continuous improvement of programs. Champions systematic problem solving, data-driven decision making, and project management. Communicates project and statuses with supervisor and customer on a regular cadence.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop GIS service-based business for the utility, telecom, oil & gas and related industries through scoping calls with potential clients, trainings, proposal generation, client presentations, content development, etc.
Responsible for the technical design, content (architecture and design), integrity and quality of solution and how they impact the business outcomes
Design scalable, high availability solutions for GIS-based projects
Ensures processes and procedures meet customer requirements as well as develop any necessary changes to internal GIS processes to meet internal and external expectations
Review and analyze project specifications to ensure compliance with codes and regulations
Create, read, and analyze GIS reports, perform mapping tasks if necessary
Strategize with business and technical stakeholders on solution feasibility and conceptual designs
Collaborate with cross functional teams to refine solution requirements and designs and resolve issues
Assesses project information to understand scope, current state and business environment, objectives, and priorities
Work with the PM, Analysts, and Pricing Teams for project budgets and pricing
Travel as needed, attend trade shows to engage with potential and existing partners
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in GIS or equivalent
5-10 years of intensive and progressive experience requiring extensive use of GIS and related tools
Understanding of mapping principles and geo databases for large networks and infrastructures
Expertise with GIS analysis and technology including ESRI, QGIS, or other similar software
Relational database management skills
Development experience with scripting languages including Python
High energy, fast paced, entrepreneurial thinking leader. Ability to learn and desire to improve
Project management and leadership experience
Detail oriented, high organizational skills, excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Capable of saying the same thing using different words for different types of audiences
Possesses an understanding of GIS processes in order to create a cohesive vision of a usable product