GIS Solution Engineer - Transportation

NextGenEnergyJobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a GIS subject matter expert to drive ArcGIS solutions in the transportation sector. You will be the technical lead in demonstrations, advising on GIS deployments and how Esri software delivers business value.

Expect travel to client sites as needed and close collaboration with the account team. You will translate customer needs into practical GIS architectures, present at conferences, and guide customers through deployment, integration with BI/CRM/ERP systems, and IT

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps and spatial analysis.
• 1+ years of experience in transportation industry.
• Understanding of ArcGIS in IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking).
• Experience in technical consulting and solution design with sales awareness.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and support selling Esri software as part of the account team.
• Become a subject matter expert of transportation and ArcGIS; communicate Esri messages clearly.
• Proactively craft solutions showing GIS value and align Esri tech with business needs.
• Present technical demos and design presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Esri technology

Spatial analysis

Web applications configuration

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geography or computer science

Master’s degree in geography or computer science

Tools

ArcGIS

DBMS systems

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Job description

As a GIS subject matter expert, you’re a natural at identifying the right analysis tools for the problem at hand.

Key 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 the transportation industry 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 working in or supporting the transportation industry
• 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, 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
• 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
• Master’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field
• Esri’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.
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