GIS Developer

NV5; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a GIS Developer to work with a federal government client in Colorado. The role focuses on evolving a land use planning database into an advanced web mapping app, leveraging ArcGIS and Power BI for interactive reporting.

The position supports flexible location options, including remote work or NV5 regional offices, with travel under 20%. A strong emphasis on data governance, security, and cloud integration guides daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience with GIS and BI in enterprise settings.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise/Online and metadata governance.
• Strong data architecture and security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the land use planning decisions database.
• Transform system into a web mapping app with Power BI integration.
• Ensure fast data retrieval via IT infrastructure.
• Create interactive Power BI reports/dashboards; integrate with ArcGIS.
• Develop data automation scripts and metadata processes.
• Improve data retrieval speeds across ArcGIS Server/Portal.

Skills

Enterprise GIS & BI

Power BI Admin & Dev

ArcGIS Enterprise & ArcGIS Online

Metadata & Data Governance

Cloud Integration & Azure

Database Optimization & Data Arch

Info Security & Compliance

Technical Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Geospatial Analysis & Cartography

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

SQL

Python

Job description

Position Summary

NV5 is seeking a GIS Developer to work directly with its federal government client in Colorado. The successful candidate will have specific technical skills and expertise to enhance reporting and application improvements to the current land use planning decisions database through user engagement. This initiative will transform the system into a more effective web mapping application within the federal mission services data infrastructure, serving all federal offices. The national application currently manages complex and extensive data related to land use planning decisions.

Work Setting

This role offers flexibility in location, with the option to work from any NV5 Regional Office or remotely from home. Occasional travel may be required, typically less than 20%.

The pay range for this position is $78,000- $120,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Additionally, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position may be offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the current land use planning decisions database.
• Transform the system into a more effective web mapping application.
• Ensure quick and easy retrieval of data through the existing IT infrastructure.
• Utilize Power BI to create interactive and dynamic reports and dashboards.
• Integrate Power BI with ArcGIS for enhanced mapping and spatial analysis.
• Explore Azure Maps
• Create and maintain data and metadata management automation scripts, batch processes using federal metadata tools, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), Python, R, SQL scripts, and/or other data and metadata management software.
• Develop processes to improve data retrieval speeds including analysis of current data processing and infrastructure such as ArcGIS Server, SDE and ArcGIS Portal through the ESRI Experience Application.
• Develop and improve Power BI apps to access data and create reports from Geospatial Analysis in conjunction with ESRI Experience Apps .

Requirements

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Enterprise GIS and Business Intelligence
• Power BI Administration and Development
• ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online
• Metadata and Data Governance
• Cloud Integration and Azure Services
• Database Optimization and Data Architecture
• Information Security and Compliance
• Technical Documentation and Training
• Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Support
• Geospatial Analysis and Cartographic Production

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal land-use planning, environmental management, or natural resource programs.
• Knowledge of federal geospatial policies, standards, and mission-support systems.
• Experience with Azure Maps capabilities, including vector tiles, routing, geocoding, spatial operations, and cloud-based mapping services.
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technology guidance applicable to federal environmental, planning, and geospatial programs.

Education/Experience

• 5 years of application development experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Benefits

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

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high‑quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.