Principal GIS Consultant

GFT is seeking a Principal GIS Consultant to support a wide range of projects across our portfolio. This role follows a hybrid work model, or can be fully remote. 

Working on the geospatial team offers a unique opportunity to harness the latest geospatial technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiency and innovation. As part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate on projects that enhance data management and provide actionable insights for diverse clients, transforming how organizations use data to meet their goals. Join us to help bring science and art to organizing, integrating, and visualizing information in a way that prioritizes collaboration and creates enterprise solutions. Discover some of our signature geospatial projects here.     

What you'll be challenged to do:This is an excellent opportunity to join and enhance a diverse team that is currently working on a wide range of exciting geospatially based data analytics, data visualization, and automated decision support-oriented projects across the country in several industries.  

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Architect efficient solutions and Enterprise GIS environments to meet client requirements 
• Participate in client meetings and perform demos of developed tools 
• Help or lead define and design of GIS applications and toolsets 
• Implement GIS applications and toolsets, including ArcGIS Online and Enterprise 
• Dashboard development for data analysis and situational awareness 
• Configure and deploy field collection apps (Survey123, FieldMaps) 
• Configuration of Esri Experience Builder 
• Develop process and data automation via scripting 
• ArcGIS Enterprise Management 
• Create and manage Enterprise Geodatabases 

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Linear Referencing System Linear Referencing System 
• Esri Roads and Highways Expertise 
• Client-focused and service-oriented. 
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. 
• Minimum of 10+ years of GIS ESRI suite of software, including:  
  • Use of and management of GIS with ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online 
  • Administration and configuration of ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Hub, Datastore 
  • Configuration and customization of Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS Web App Builder, ArcGIS Experience Builder 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, GIS, Geography, Management Information Systems or related field. 
• Experience creating geoprocessing services using ArcGIS Pro Model Builder and ArcGIS Pro Python Toolbox 
• Successful deployment of configured Apps with ArcGIS Web App Builder and Experience Builder Developer editions 

What we prefer you bring: 

• 10+ years of experience in GIS  
• 10+ years of experience in Transportation 
• Esri Pipeline Referencing Expertise 
• Production experience with Python and ArcGIS API for Python and ArcPy 
• Production experience with Oracle and/or SQL Server geodatabase management / SQL querying multi-environment setups (Dev, Test, Prod) 
• ArcGIS Enterprise installation and setup 
• Creation scheduled tasks for ingesting and normalizing data with Python 
• Understanding of and manipulation of AGOL/Enterprise app JSON and XML  
• Implementing custom widgets and themes in ArcGIS Web App Builder or Experience Builder Developer editions 
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize data via ArcGIS Server Manager and Monitor 
• General knowledge of deploying and troubleshooting standalone applications to IIS 
• Understanding of other geodatabase platforms including PostgreSQL + PostGIS 

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits:
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Essential infrastructure touches all of our lives – so how can we shape it for the better?At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together, we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Remote

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $140,000-$180,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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"California Applicants" 
Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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