Technical Consultant Subject Matter Expert (SME) I

Woolpert; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work

Owner program

Flexible PTO

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Woolpert seeks a Technical Consultant SME to join the Atlas Labs team in the Geospatial sector. You will provide technical oversight across integrated solutions, guiding delivery disciplines and client engagements.

This role blends operations with client-facing activities and drives knowledge transfer. Applicants should have extensive experience, industry certifications, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a BA/BS and twelve years related experience.
• Must have industry specific certification and/or registration.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lead technical implementations and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and ownership of Geospatial Utilities solutions.
• Translate client requirements into scalable workflows and guidance.
• Support proposal development, contract pursuits, and client engagements.
• Lead project teams and mentor staff to ensure quality deliverables.
• Represent the firm as a technical expert in industry forums and BD activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Presentation skills

Client relationship management

Technical ownership

Project management

Proposal support

Education

BA/BS

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Technical Consultant Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic Atlas Labs team supporting our Geospatial sector . This position reports to the Market Director for Atlas Labs. You will be responsible for providing technical subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders as it relates to operational execution, project management, and client relations in support of Woolpert's Geospatial Sector's Utilities Market. This position is both operations and client-facing and leads opportunity pursuits and assists in knowledge transfer to staff. The Technical Consultant SME will assist in managing client expectations, leading technical implementations, and providing high-level technical resolutions. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do

Provide key technical oversight and technical ownership of Woolpert Geospatial Utilities Integrated Solutions: Asset & Vegetation Management and Land & Water Crossings. Driving technical integration and guidance across Woolpert's delivery disciplines for Land Survey & Ground Control, Aerial, UAS and Mobile LiDAR and Imagery Acquisition, Data Post-Processing, Derivative Work Product Creation & Analytics, AI/ML model development, and Corresponding Data & Analytics Visualization. Serve as an internal subject matter expert, technical advisor, and client consultant, providing guidance on project execution, operational best practices, and client solutions.

• Understand client specifications, deliverables, workflows, and levels of effort.
• Translate client requirements into operational guidance and scalable workflows.
• Develop and support process improvements, training programs, and documentation standards.
• Vet and advise external contractors and project teams.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and delivery staff.
• Support proposal development, contract pursuits, client engagements, and sales activities.
• Present at conferences and contribute articles, blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership content.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to clients, leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Research, implement, and promote industry best practices.
• Support project and program implementation efforts, including team leadership and staff development as needed.Review technical documentation for accuracy and consistency prior to distribution.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide expert recommendations.
• Apply emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends to advance company capabilities.
• Represent the firm as a technical expert in business development and industry forums.

Client Development

Support the successful delivery of specialized projects by assisting with scope, budget, resource, and quality management. Provide technical expertise during proposal development, contract negotiations, and pursuit activities while helping secure profitable new and expanded business opportunities.

What You Will Bring

• Must have a BA/BS and twelve (12) years related experience years related experience.
• Must have industry specific certification and/or registration.
• Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Must have expert communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships.
• Must be able to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Must have above-average presentation skills.
• Must be able to develop computer applications or other analysis techniques appropriate to discipline.
• Must the ability to establish and maintain rapport with employees, community leaders and executive management.
• Must possess keen decision-making skills using analytical reasoning and judgment.

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$118,200—$177,400 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website:

Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.