Sr. GIS Solution Engineer – AEC

Esri; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 98,592 - 173,576; Full time

Job summary

Esri in the United States seeks a geospatial and AEC subject matter expert to advise customers on complex GIS challenges, demonstrate the value of Esri technology, and lead technical discussions with enterprise clients.

You will map business needs to Esri solutions, present at conferences and executive engagements, and guide teams in deploying GIS within client IT environments. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications.
• 3+ years of experience in AEC, environmental consulting, or related industries.
• Broad knowledge of ArcGIS from an IT context (hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing).
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.
• Programming and scripting experience with Python and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers; present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software as part of the account team.
• Be a technical leader of Esri technology and AEC/environmental consulting practices; coach team members on best practices.
• Proactively craft and deliver complex GIS solutions that align Esri technology with customer needs.
• Design presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences and provide configuration guidance.

Skills

Esri GIS

Spatial analysis

Web applications

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Job description

Overview

As a geospatial and AEC subject matter expert, you’re a natural at identifying the right analysis tools for the problem at hand. Not only do you create innovative solutions, you talk about solutions in ways that get others excited about the power of GIS technology. Join an account team and advise customers on their most complex business challenges. Leverage your problem‑solving skills to demonstrate the value of GIS and how it finds unique patterns, trends, and understanding.

At Esri, we are committed to our customers and their success. It is a place for you to do your best work and partner with our customers amid a supportive culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and passion.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships. Present, demonstrate, and support selling Esri software and solutions as part of the account team. Gain access to technical enterprise‑level decision makers and lead technical meetings that drive revenue.
• Be an expert. Be a technical leader of Esri technology as well as a subject matter expert of AEC and environmental consulting firms. Demonstrate your advanced understanding of sales strategies and initiatives to develop complex solutions for Esri’s most strategic customers. Understand an organization’s business structure, associated workflows, third‑party business systems, and integration points. Share knowledge and coach new team members on best practices.
• 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 complex strategies that align Esri technology with our largest customers’ business needs.
• Tell our story. Design presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences within Esri’s largest customers. Provide configuration guidance and best practices. Present at large conferences and executive engagements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Esri technology creating maps, performing spatial analysis, and configuring web applications.
• 3+ years of experience in AEC, environmental consulting, or related industries.
• Broad knowledge of ArcGIS from an IT context (such as hardware, storage, security, networking, web services, virtualization, cloud computing).
• Demonstrated experience in technical consulting and conceptual solution design.
• Understanding of sales and business development processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot client issues related to Esri application deployment and system architecture.
• Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and environments (Microsoft Azure or AWS).
• Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems including data warehousing, BI, CRM, ERP, and analytics platforms.
• Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience incorporating real‑time information streams with existing GIS data and IT infrastructure.
• Knowledge of digitalization strategies that include mobile, IoT, advanced analytics and data science (AI/ML), and imagery.
• Master’s degree in geography, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS cloud platforms, or equivalent.
• Experience with Autodesk software.
• Strong understanding of 3D geospatial problems.
• Working knowledge of the AEC and commercial industries at the business and strategy level.

Total Rewards

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.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is: $98,592 USD – $173,576 USD.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Esri is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.