GIS Solutions Engineer
Our National Geospatial Practice employs over 75 geographic information systems (GIS) professionals who work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide solutions that enhance, visualize and streamline projects and overcome challenges. Our practice is committed to staying abreast of the latest technologies and providing funding for research and development to ensure Michael Baker is on the cutting edge of GIS technology.
For over four decades, Michael Baker’s geospatial team has been delivering GIS services to clients in the federal, private and public sectors across a wide range of industries. The majority of our 1,200+ GIS-pure projects primarily serve municipal and federal clients, including state and local governments, as well as clients in the aviation, port, and transportation sectors.
As subject matter experts, we provide innovative GIS solutions using our comprehensive management approach to geospatial projects. This provides a breadth of services from strategic planning and needs assessment services to tactical implementation. Our leadership in implementing and integrating complex enterprise-level GIS solutions and commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions enables clients to meet their geospatial business needs.
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 many different directions: Project Manager, Technical Manager, or Business Development.
DESCRIPTION
- Work directly with the Geospatial Project Managers and Technical Managers and assist in various aspects 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.
- Perform 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 and program information to team members, management, and clients.
- Manage GIS tasks and/or projects on the technical side and coordinate with the project manager and technical team when needed.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Natural Sciences, Planning, Computer Science or related field.
- 8+ years of experience with geographic concepts and GIS software.
- GISP certification preferred but not required.
- Experience in creating and configuring web apps and web pages with ArcGIS Experience Builder.
- Experience in Python scripting.
- Possess a proficient understanding and a willingness to train on many aspects of GIS and Esri ArcGIS technology.
- Proven experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
- 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.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,619 - $134,849 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 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
About Us
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
