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

NV5, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development opportunities

401(k)

Job summary

NV5, Inc. is seeking qualified Geospatial Engineers at Junior, Mid, and Senior levels to support national security projects in St. Louis, MO. The role requires expertise in GIS and Esri technologies to deliver high-quality geospatial products and analysis.

Candidates must have a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, a degree in a relevant field, and a minimum of 2 years of professional GIS experience. NV5 offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience using GIS technologies.
• US citizenship with active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and manage geospatial data using GIS tools.
• Develop and maintain geospatial databases.
• Produce maps and visualizations to support decision making.

Skills

GIS expertise

Esri products

Python scripting

SQL

Spatial analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Online

PostgreSQL

Job description

Overview

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

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

Clearance Requirement:

• Active/Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

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.