GIS Solution Engineer - Civilian Sciences

Esri; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits (medical,牙

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Vacation leave (80 hours accrual)

Twelve paid holidays

Personal and professional growth

Job summary

Esri, based in Washington, DC, is seeking a GIS Solution Engineer for its Civilian Sciences team. You will advise customers across USDA, DOI, DOT, and tribal communities, presenting solutions that showcase the power of ArcGIS and translate GIS insights into tangible business outcomes.

You will collaborate with Esri teams, craft solutions to complex challenges, and deliver demonstrations that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications.
• 1+ years of experience in Civilian Sciences.
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud).
• Experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design and understanding of sales processes.
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Azure or AWS).
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships; present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team.
• Be an expert; become a subject matter expert of Civilian Sciences and ArcGIS; communicate Esri value to customers.
• Solve problems; craft solutions showing GIS business value and align Esri tech with customer needs.
• Tell our story; design and deliver technical demonstrations; present to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Esri technology

Spatial analysis

Web applications

Civilian Sciences domain knowledge

Presentation skills

Travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography, data science, computer science, or related field

Master’s degree in geography, data science, computer science, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Geodatabases

DBMS technology

Azure

AWS

Job description

Overview

GIS Solution Engineers on our Civilian Sciences team are highly technical, trusted advisors to customers across USDA, DOI, DOT, and the tribal community. They inspire customers supporting mission-critical work pushing GIS to new heights. Not only do they create innovative solutions, they talk about solutions in ways that get others excited about the power of GIS technology.

GIS Solution Engineers on our Civilian Sciences team are highly technical, trusted advisors to customers across USDA, DOI, DOT, and the tribal community. They inspire customers supporting mission-critical work pushing GIS to new heights. Not only do they create innovative solutions, they talk about solutions in ways that get others excited about the power of GIS technology.

Solution Engineers collaborate across Esri and advise customers on their most complex business challenges. Leveraging problem-solving and critical listening skills, they demonstrate the value of GIS finding unique patterns, trends, and understanding. Each day poses new challenges and new discoveries with ArcGIS. At Esri, your ideas and curiosity are celebrated, and a growth mindset isn’t just encouraged – it’s the standard.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Support your team as you help plan and execute sales strategies.
• Be an expert. Become a subject matter expert of Civilian Sciences as well as a technical expert of ArcGIS. Speak confidently with customers about Esri technologies and thoroughly communicate the Esri message. Be a visionary for your customers anticipating their needs and the technology trends that may impact them.
• Solve problems. Proactively craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to our customers by addressing the critical challenges they face. Define and deliver strategies to customers that align Esri technology with their business.
• Tell our story. Present technical demonstrations of proposed solutions to customers. Successfully design presentations for technical and non-technical customers. Provide best practices related to the use, deployment, and administration of Esri technology. Present at conferences and trade shows.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications
• 1+ years of experience in Civilian Sciences
• Understanding of ArcGIS from an IT context (such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing)
• Experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design as well as an understanding of sales and business development processes
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS)
• Remarkable presentation, interpersonal, and listening skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 25-50%
• Bachelor’s degree in geography, data science, computer science, or a related field
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S

Recommended Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architecture
• Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems including data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms
• Experience incorporating real-time information streams with existing GIS data and IT infrastructure
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence/machine learning concepts
• Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript
• Master’s degree in geography, data science, computer science, or a related field

Questions about our interview process? We have answers.

Total RewardsEsri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $79,248 USD - $130,728 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

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