Senior GIS Consultant

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a GIS Consultant to design, configure, and deliver geospatial solutions across a range of industries. This role requires a strong balance of technical GIS expertise, independent problem-solving, and client-focused delivery, working across distributed teams in multiple regions and time zones. You will play a key role in delivering scalable GIS solutions using Esri and other technologies, supporting data-driven decision-making, and advancing enterprise GIS capabilities.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

As a GIS Consultant at Woolpert, you will be responsible for:

Solution Delivery & Problem Solving

• Independently analyze client requirements and translate them into practical GIS solutions and workflows
• Design and configure solutions using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and mobile applications (e.g., Field Maps)
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and adapt solutions with minimal supervision
• Contribute to project execution across multiple concurrent engagements

GIS Application & Platform Expertise

• Use ArcGIS Pro for data management, analysis, and map production
• Configure and deploy web maps, apps, and dashboards using ArcGIS Online
• Design and extend Experience Builder applications
  • Experience with elegant geospatial symbology and UI/UX a plus
• Support implementation and administration of ArcGIS Enterprise environments
• Configure and support Field Maps and mobile data collection workflows

Data Modeling & Management

• Design and implement GIS data models that align with project and client requirements
• Manage spatial data, metadata, and tabular data including QA/QC and schema design
• Support integration of GIS data with enterprise systems

Automation & Model Development

• Develop and maintain automated workflows using ModelBuilder, Python, FME or equivalent tools
• Improve efficiency by automating repetitive geospatial processes
• Contribute to reusable tools, templates, and accelerators for project delivery

Documentation & Communication

• Produce clear technical documentation, including solution designs, workflows, and configurations
• Develop architecture diagrams and data flow diagrams to support project delivery and knowledge transfer
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Global Team Collaboration

• Work effectively with distributed teams across time zones (US, Europe, APAC)
• Participate in project coordination, knowledge sharing, and cross-team collaboration
• Support a “follow-the-sun” delivery model

What You Will Bring:

• 5–10 years of professional experience in GIS or geospatial consulting
• Proven experience delivering GIS projects using Esri technologies
• Strong working knowledge of ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Field Maps, and mobile GIS workflows
• Experience with:
  • GIS data modeling and schema design
  • Spatial analysis and data management
  • Automation tools (e.g., Python, ModelBuilder, FME preferred)
• Strong independent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to translate business needs into technical GIS solutions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload across multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfortable working in global, distributed teams

The following experience is favored:

• Experience integrating GIS with enterprise systems (e.g., asset management, ERP, or data platforms)
• Familiarity with web GIS development frameworks (e.g., JavaScript APIs, Experience Builder)
• Exposure to cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) supporting GIS deployments
• Esri Technical Certifications (Associate or Professional)

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!