Principal GIS Engineer

Ubiquity; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubiquity is seeking an experienced Principal GIS Engineer to lead GIS architecture, governance, automation, and data-quality initiatives supporting fiber network engineering and operations.

The role collaborates with Design Engineering, Field Engineering, Permitting, Construction, and Operations to ensure GIS data and systems enable effective network planning, asset management, and decision-making. Strong leadership in standards and automation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive GIS experience, preferably in telecommunications, fiber, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership within an enterprise GIS environment.
• Strong understanding of FTTH network design, architecture, construction, and deployment processes.
• Extensive experience with the Vetro and Esri ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience with enterprise geodatabases, spatial databases, GIS data modeling, schema development, and data governance.
• Experience with complex geospatial analysis, spatial-data management, and GIS data quality processes.
• Experience with GIS data migration, system implementations, or enterprise GIS modernization.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to support engineering projects and field operations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, governance, standards, and data quality of GIS systems supporting fiber network engineering and operations.
• Design, develop, and implement GIS automation and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Engineering.
• Manage geodatabase design, spatial data models, schemas, and data management processes supporting FTTH planning, design, construction, and operations.
• Provide GIS technical leadership and support to Design Engineering, Permitting, Field Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, security, and timely availability of GIS and engineering data used for network planning, asset management, and decision-making.
• Develop GIS analytics, dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support engineering and business leadership.
• Administer and optimize Vetro & Esri enterprise GIS platforms, spatial databases, and related GIS technologies, in collaboration with IT and database teams.
• Manage GIS-related vendors, software licensing, technology implementations, and platform improvements.
• Serve as a senior GIS technical resource, establishing best practices, documentation, and standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to continuously improve GIS capabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GIS architecture

Data governance

Automation & workflows

Python & SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Server

Portal for ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online

ArcSDE

PostgreSQL/PostGIS

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle Spatial

Job description

Job Summary

Ubiquity is seeking an experienced Principal GIS Engineer to lead the development, governance, automation, and optimization of GIS systems supporting fiber network engineering and operations. This role will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for the architecture, integrity, performance, and continued evolution of Ubiquity's GIS environment. The Principal GIS Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering, Field Engineering, Permitting, Construction, Operations, and other business teams to ensure GIS data and systems effectively support network planning, design, deployment, asset management, and operational decision-making.The ideal candidate combines deep GIS and fiber-network engineering expertise with strong automation, database, data-management, and process-improvement skills. This individual should be comfortable working at both the strategic and technical levels-from establishing GIS standards and architecture to developing automated workflows and solving complex spatial-data problems. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will provide technical leadership, establish best practices, and influence GIS strategy across Engineering and related departments.

Location

This role is based out of Charlotte, NC or Southlake, TX | Hybrid / Remote

Employment Classification

Exempt: Regular, Full-time

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, governance, standards, and data quality of GIS systems supporting fiber network engineering and operations.
• Design, develop, and implement GIS automation and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Engineering.
• Manage geodatabase design, spatial data models, schemas, and data management processes supporting FTTH planning, design, construction, and operations.
• Provide GIS technical leadership and support to Design Engineering, Permitting, Field Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, security, and timely availability of GIS and engineering data used for network planning, asset management, and decision-making.
• Develop GIS analytics, dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support engineering and business leadership.
• Administer and optimize Vetro & Esri enterprise GIS platforms, spatial databases, and related GIS technologies, in collaboration with IT and database teams.
• Manage GIS-related vendors, software licensing, technology implementations, and platform improvements.
• Serve as a senior GIS technical resource, establishing best practices, documentation, and standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to continuously improve GIS capabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and / or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive GIS experience, preferably in telecommunications, fiber, utilities, engineering, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership within an enterprise GIS environment.
• Strong understanding of FTTH network design, architecture, construction, and deployment processes.
• Extensive experience with the Vetro and Esri ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience with enterprise geodatabases, spatial databases, GIS data modeling, schema development, and data governance.
• Experience with complex geospatial analysis, spatial-data management, and GIS data quality processes.
• Experience with GIS data migration, system implementations, or enterprise GIS modernization.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to support engineering projects and field operations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong expertise in GIS architecture, data management, geodatabase design, data governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, and ArcSDE.
• Proficiency with spatial database technologies such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Spatial, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to develop GIS automation, scripts, APIs, integrations, and automated data workflows.
• Strong Python and SQL skills with the ability to automate GIS and data-management processes.
• Ability to analyze complex spatial and engineering datasets and translate findings into practical business and engineering solutions.
• Ability to integrate GIS with network, CAD, asset management, CRM, ERP, permitting, construction, and other enterprise systems.
• Ability to develop GIS dashboards, analytics, reports, and visualizations for technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of GIS data integrity, quality control, security, and governance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independent