Geospatial Engineer – Multiple Positions at Junior/Mid/Senior Levels

NV5; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 in St. Louis is hiring a Geospatial Engineer to support critical intelligence projects. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in a related field and a Top Secret Clearance. The role involves managing geospatial data, performing spatial analysis, and utilizing Esri technologies.

NV5 offers competitive benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have US citizenship with Top Secret Security Clearance.
• 2+ years of experience in GIS.
• Strong skills in ArcGIS and Esri products.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze geospatial data using GIS tools.
• Design and maintain geospatial databases.
• Perform spatial analysis using ArcGIS.

Skills

GIS technologies

Esri products

Spatial analysis

Database development

Python scripting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

Oracle

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Job description

NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting qualified and cleared Geospatial Engineers to support national security client sites in the Northern Virginia and St. Louis, MO areas. Candidates will support mission‑critical Intelligence Community and Department of War projects by designing, analyzing, and supporting geospatial data, systems, and workflows. This role leverages GIS expertise and Esri technologies to deliver high‑quality geospatial products, analysis, and user support in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment. A Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI are required conditions of employment.

Work Environment

• Location: St. Louis, MO Area (St. Louis, MO and/or St. Charles, MO)
• Travel up to 15% of the time

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, validate, and manage geospatial data using GIS, remote sensing, and GPS tools
• Design, build, maintain, and test geospatial databases and enterprise geodatabases
• Perform spatial analysis and GIS processing using ArcGIS and related Esri products
• Develop and maintain automated workflows and scripts using Python and SQL
• Produce maps, web maps, and visualizations to support analysis and decision making
• Integrate geospatial data with other datasets to generate actionable insights
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for GIS users and systems
• Support data automation, migration, and database development efforts
• Coordinate tasks with project and technical managers
• Document processes, results, and customer interactions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US citizenship with active or current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial engineering, computer science or a related field
• 2+ years of professional experience using GIS technologies
• Knowledge of Windows environments
• Proficiency with Esri products (ArcGIS Desktop, Enterprise, and Online)
• Experience with spatial analysis, GIS workflows, and database development
• Working knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technical support or customer‑facing GIS roles
• Experience with data conversion or migration
• Knowledge of Linux and UNIX environments
• Familiarity with web mapping and remote sensing tools
• Proficiency in Python scripting and SQL
• GIS certifications

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.