Infrastructure & Capital Projects - GIS Specialist, COM

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects seeks a seasoned GIS leader to drive geospatial initiatives for transportation and infrastructure programs. You will design, implement, and govern GIS solutions using ArcGIS Pro/Online, Esri tools, and FME, transforming data into decision-ready visuals for stakeholders.

Lead projects, mentor teams, and ensure data integrity through robust ETL processes and BIM-GIS integration (ACC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS, geography, urban planning, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional GIS experience, with expertise in transportation infrastructure.
• Minimum of four years of GIS experience with Esri technologies.
• Understanding of CAD data for maps and data formats.
• Experience leading GIS projects or teams and coordinating delivery.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Survey123, Field Maps, ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Expertise in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS for processing and visualization.
• Strong ETL skills with FME for data transformation and automation.
• BIM data integration experience with ACC and GIS/BIM publishing capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to present complex analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead GIS initiatives across multiple projects, aligning with objectives.
• Update GIS roadmaps, resource planning, risk management, and delivery oversight.
• Design and implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS tools for transportation projects.
• Develop web apps with Esri tools to support stakeholder engagement.
• Integrate CAD, GPS, and tabular data via ETL processes and maintain geodatabases.
• Automate GIS workflows with Python (ArcPy), FME, and Power Automate.
• Process LiDAR, generate DTMs, and utilize orthophotos for analyses.
• Create 3D maps and dynamic layers for advanced visualization.
• Mentor GIS team and establish governance and best practices.
• Communicate analyses to non-technical stakeholders for strategic decisions.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online/Enterprise

Esri Experience Builder

Esri Story Maps

ArcGIS Dashboards

FME

Python (ArcPy)

LiDAR processing

QGIS

CAD data understanding

ETL workflows

GIS project leadership

Data visualization

BIM-GIS integration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS/Geography/Urban planning

Master’s degree in GIS/Computer Science or related field

Tools

FME

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

Job description

You’ve Never Been Satisfied with “Good Enough.”

You want to make an impact, not just manage projects, but change how the world gets built. At Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll help develop and deliver the factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving - and do it smarter, safer, and more sustainably than ever before.

You’ll work alongside people who think big and act bold - project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists who blend real-world experience with digital innovation and AI. Together, we’re transforming how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed, creating a better way to build for the future.

Because “good enough” builds the past. You’re here to build what’s next, on a team that outperforms every norm.

Visit us here to learn more about Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects

(Internal Title: CAD III)

• Lead the prioritization, and delivery of GIS initiatives across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business and client objectives.
• Support the updates to the GIS roadmaps and implementation strategies, including resource planning, prioritization, risk management, and delivery oversight.
• Design and implement GIS solutions using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise, transforming complex data into dynamic web-based visualizations that meet the needs of transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Develop advanced web applications using Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Esri Dashboards, and other ArcGIS tools to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making.
• Integrate spatial and tabular data (e.g., CAD, GPS, text) through robust ETL processes using tools such as FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) and ArcGIS, convert data between formats (e.g., CAD to Shapefile), and maintain data accuracy while optimizing the performance of enterprise geodatabases in multi-user environments.
• Extract, clean, validate, and structure geospatial data from various internal and external sources to support transportation infrastructure projects.
• Automate GIS workflows and data processing tasks using Python (ArcPy), FME, and Power Automate to streamline repetitive processes, improve efficiency, and reduce project delivery timelines.
• Process and analyze LiDAR datasets, generate Digital Terrain Models (DTM), and utilize orthophotos to fulfill mapping, spatial analysis, and visualization requirements.
• Create thematic, analytical, and 3D maps by applying graphical representation standards and integrating dynamic layers for advanced spatial analyses tailored to stakeholder and project needs.
• Lead the development within the GIS team through mentoring, training, and establishing best practices.
• Establish and enforce GIS standards, governance, and best practices across projects and teams.
• Communicate complex geospatial analyses to non-technical stakeholders, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making in transportation projects.

Working Conditions

• Site-based
• With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geography, urban planning, or a related field.
• Experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• 10+ years of professional GIS experience, with demonstrated expertise in transportation infrastructure projects.
• Minimum of four years of relevant GIS experience in Esri Technologies.
• Understanding of CAD data for creating and editing maps.
• Understanding of map projections and geospatial data formats.
• Experience leading GIS projects or teams, including planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Master's degree in GIS, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, Esri Experience Builder, Esri Story Maps, Survey123, Field Maps, Quick Capture, and ArcGIS Dashboards.
• Extensive expertise in ArcGIS Pro and QGIS for processing, analyzing, and visualizing complex geospatial datasets.
• Strong expertise in FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) for advanced ETL processes, data transformation, automation, interoperability, and workflow optimization.
• Proficient in coordinate systems, spatial data management, and the design, implementation, and optimization of geodatabases in multi-user enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in converting data between multiple formats (text, tabular, CAD, GIS, BIM), ensuring data integrity, quality control, and system compatibility.
• Experience integrating BIM data via Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), connecting GIS to BIM systems, converting data into 3D scenes, and publishing ArcGIS Enterprise for advanced visualization and analysis.
• Advanced spatial analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative GIS solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets Accenture Requirements

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and decision-making capability
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
• Ability to work in a team environment with good listening and communications skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Superior time management skills; must be able to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgement, and solve problems
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Able to demonstrate business acumen and communicate effectively across multiple levels, both internally and externally

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position.

The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit — in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.