GIS Developer

CivilGrid; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance (medical, dental, & S

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

Flexible, remote-friendly work

Job summary

CivilGrid, a venture-backed startup, seeks a GIS Developer to design and optimize geospatial workflows for utilities and municipalities. You’ll update ETL processes, expand the database footprint, and build Python tools that enhance GIS analysts’ productivity. Hybrid KC, MO with on-site two days weekly.

You should have 3–5 years in GIS development, strong Python and PostGIS skills, plus experience with Esri or QGIS. Join a fast-paced team delivering critical infrastructure data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS adjacent field (GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, etc.).
• 3–5 years of professional experience in GIS development or spatial data engineering; preferably with ESRI or QGIS.
• Experience with ArcGIS Server.
• Expert proficiency in Python with libraries such as ArcPy, GeoPandas, Shapely, Fiona, Rasterio, PyProj.
• Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostGIS and SQL query optimization.
• Proficiency with GitHub.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks (Flask, Streamlit) and front-end tech (JavaScript, HTML, CSS).
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, capable of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Generate internal tools to help GIS Analysts perform daily tasks.
• Create and maintain spatial ETL pipelines connecting Esri, PostGIS, and open-source environments.
• Design and develop Python-based geoprocessing tools using Esri and open-source GIS libraries.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web apps for spatial data visualization.
• Assist in database footprint expansion via tooling to improve efficiencies.
• QA/QC of converted GIS data.

Skills

Python (ArcPy)

Geospatial data engineering

ArcGIS Server

PostGIS / SQL

GitHub

Flask / Streamlit

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in GIS/Geography/CS

Tools

ArcGIS Server

ArcPy

GeoPandas

Shapely

Fiona

Rasterio

PyProj

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

GitHub

Flask / Streamlit

Job description

ABOUT CIVILGRID

CivilGrid is the trusted civil design platform powering affordable infrastructure renewal and growth. We give utilities, civil engineers, and municipalities a single, collaborative source of truth for what's underground so teams can plan, design, and build faster, smarter, and safer.

Our platform consolidates utility records, geotechnical and environmental data, paving moratoriums, and jurisdictional requirements directly from 3,000+ utilities, agencies, and municipalities with full chain-of-custody documentation. Teams at PG&E, Mark Thomas, and dozens of leading engineering firms use CivilGrid to cut research time by up to 88%, reduce project costs, prevent dig-ins, and accelerate delivery on the projects that keep communities running.

We're a venture-backed Series A startup tackling a $4.7T US infrastructure market that has been underserved by software for decades. Founded by industry insiders, each with 10+ years in utilities and civil engineering, we move fast, ship work that matters, and stay close to the customers and field teams we build for.

WHY THIS ROLE

We are seeking a GIS Developer with deep expertise in python and spatial data engineering to design, build, and optimize geospatial workflows. You’ll play a critical role in our utility database footprint expansion, updating ETL workflows, and improving general data processes.

This is a hybrid role based in our downtown Kansas City, MO office with 2 days a week onsite. We are only considering candidates in the KC area at this time. The role reports to our Director of GIS.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Generating internal tools to help our GIS Analysts perform their daily tasks
• Create, update, manage, and use spatial ETL pipelines connecting Esri, PostGIS, and open-source environments
• Design and develop Python-based geoprocessing tools and automation scripts using both Esri and open-source GIS libraries.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web applications that integrate spatial data and visualization tools for internal use
• Assist in database footprint expansion via building tools that help us gain efficiencies
• QA/QC of converted GIS data

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS adjacent field (GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, etc.)
• 3-5 years of professional experience in GIS development or spatial data engineering; preferably with ESRI or QGIS
• Experience with ArcGIS Server
• Expert proficiency in Python with libraries such as ArcPy, GeoPandas, Shapely, Fiona, Rasterio, PyProj
• Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL/PostGIS and SQL query optimization
• Proficiency with github
• Familiarity with web development frameworks (Flask, Streamlit), front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), and AI web development
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently while working remotely

BONUS POINTS

• Experience working with utilities and/or government agencies
• Experience with Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS, or ArcGIS API for JavaScript
• Experience with geoparquet, duckDB, and other open source data formats
• Experience with AutoDesk and Microstation

HOW WE WORK

We're a small, but rapidly growing team that ships. Expect direct feedback, real ownership from day one, and proximity to customers — huge utilities, public agencies, and engineering firms whose work depends on what we build. We default to in-person collaboration where it matters and remote-friendly flexibility otherwise. We hire people who care deeply about their craft and the communities our customers serve.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The base salary range for this role is $100,000 – $117,000

Base salary is only one part of your total compensation package at CivilGrid, which also includes meaningful early-stage equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape a category-defining company. The base salary range listed above may encompass various levels and/or geographic locations; final offers are determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, level, and work location.

In addition to base and equity, we offer:

• Company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance — including plans for all 3 at no cost to the employee
• FSA (health and dependent care)
• Unlimited PTO and a culture that expects you to actually use it
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
• A high-trust team, real ownership, and the chance to do the most meaningful work of your career

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CivilGrid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions at CivilGrid are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us — we're happy to help.