Technical Consultant - Imagery & Remote-Sensing

Esri; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Technical Consultant specialized in imagery and remote sensing. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with a diverse range of clients to design and implement innovative GIS solutions using cutting-edge Esri technologies. You'll leverage your expertise to guide customers in optimizing their geospatial workflows, ensuring their success while contributing to the growth of the technology in new domains. Join a forward-thinking team that values creativity and dedication, and be part of a mission to create positive global change through geospatial technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GIS solutions leveraging ArcGIS platform.
• Hands-on experience with imagery and remote sensing software.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on innovative solutions using Esri technology.
• Design and implement imagery solutions ensuring high service quality.

Skills

GIS Solutions Design

Remote Sensing Software

LiDAR Data Management

Python Scripting

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's in Geography

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in GIS

Bachelor's in Remote Sensing

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

Job description

As a Technical Consultant specialized in imagery and remote sensing, you will work with a broad range of customers, supporting them on design and implementation strategies using Esri technology best practices. You will be part of a collaborative and innovative team in an environment that values expertise, dedication, and a passion for geospatial technology. You will impact the development and growth of our technology into new domains by working closely with industry experts throughout the company, focusing on the Remote Sensing and Imagery space.

ArcGIS provides contextual tools for mapping and spatial reasoning so users can explore data and share location-based insights. ArcGIS creates deeper understanding, allowing users to quickly see where things are happening and how information is connected.

Esri's Professional Services Division plays a crucial role in the innovation of the ArcGIS enterprise mapping and analytics platform. Our mission is simple yet powerful: enable user success, broaden the impact of GIS, and push our platform to make our technology better.

Responsibilities

• Be a thought leader. Help foster a sense of community among industry leaders. Advise customers regarding innovative solutions using Esri technology and content to help them make better decisions. Recommend relevant strategies, architectures, and solutions and work with customers to prepare implementation and migration strategies.
• Understand our customers and know their business. Be familiar with the mission and operations of our customers including knowledge of common goals and initiatives, procurement cycles, and business processes.
• Enable our customers to be successful. Work closely with customers to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the ArcGIS platform. Provide configuration guidance and best practices to customers and understand how Esri's technology enables the customer's stated vision.
• Develop and grow business. Collaborate with Esri's practice managers and marketing and sales teams to support business development for technology and implementation patterns with new and existing customers.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their geospatial and remote sensing needs and provide guidance on the right Esri imagery technologies to address their business challenges.
• Design, implement, and configure imagery solutions for Esri clients ensuring the highest quality of service.
• Conduct diagnosis and performance tuning of customer existing imagery workflows and solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and/or administrating enterprise GIS solutions/systems that leverage the ArcGIS platform (desktop, server, and online)
• Hands-on experience working with or implementing imagery and remote sensing software including satellite imagery, aerial photography, drone captured imagery and LIDAR data management and analysis
• Experience with working with LiDAR point cloud data
• Proficiency in scripting using Python for geospatial analysis and management
• Deep working experience in core Esri GIS software products: ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas, whether to other technical peers or non-technical project managers or customers
• Self-motivated, a proactive problem solver, team-oriented, and creative
• Exceptional interpersonal, written/verbal communication, multi-tasking, and presentation skills
• Bachelor's in geography, computer science, GIS, remote sensing, or a related field

About Esri

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.