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Overview As a GIS subject matter expert, you're a natural at identifying the right analysis tools ... system architecture * Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems ...

Overview As a GIS subject matter expert, you're a natural at identifying the right analysis tools ... system architecture * Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems ...

GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Denver, CO · On-site

$79K - $130K/yr

Overview As a GIS subject matter expert, you're a natural at identifying the right analysis tools ... system architecture * Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems ...

Overview As a GIS subject matter expert, you're a natural at identifying the right analysis tools ... system architecture * Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems ...

GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Redlands, CA · On-site

$79K - $130K/yr

Overview As a GIS subject matter expert, you're a natural at identifying the right analysis tools ... system architecture * Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems ...

The GIS Solution Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, leveraging problem-solving skills ... system architecture • Experience integrating software solutions with other business systems ...

Overview As a Sr. Solution Architect, you will partner directly with utility customers to engage ... Develop organizational-level multi-year IT/GIS strategies to assist with technology change and ...

Solution Architect

Englewood, CO · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

The Solution Architect will have the opportunity to: * Develop roadmaps for our utility clients to ... Bachelor's degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or ...

Sr. GIS Solution Engineer - Logistics

Vienna, VA · On-site

$55.50 - $71.50/hr

Overview GIS Solution Engineers on our Logistics team are highly technical, trusted advisors to ... architecture * Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology * Knowledge of cloud ...

Sr. GIS Solution Engineer - Defense

Vienna, VA

$55.50 - $71.50/hr

Overview GIS Solution Engineers on our Defense team are highly technical, trusted advisors to ... architecture * Experience with geodatabases and underlying DBMS technology * Knowledge of cloud ...

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How much do gis solution architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for gis solution architect in the United States is $70.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.58 and $79.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a GIS Solution Architect?

A GIS Solution Architect designs and implements Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions to meet business needs. They evaluate requirements, develop system architectures, and integrate GIS technologies with other enterprise systems. Their role involves selecting appropriate software, ensuring scalability, and optimizing GIS performance. They collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and IT teams to deliver efficient geospatial solutions.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a GIS Solution Architect?

As a GIS Solution Architect, your day typically involves designing and overseeing the development of geospatial systems, collaborating with developers, project managers, and clients to define requirements and ensure solutions meet business goals. You will evaluate new technologies, create technical documentation, and resolve integration issues. Regular meetings with stakeholders and cross-functional teams are common, ensuring projects are progressing as planned and that architectural standards are maintained. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on how spatial data is leveraged across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the GIS Solution Architect position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GIS Solution Architect, you need expertise in geospatial technologies, spatial data modeling, enterprise GIS architecture, and often a degree in geography, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard GIS platforms like Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, and cloud services, along with certifications such as Esri Technical Certification, are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and stakeholder management skills set successful candidates apart. These competencies are crucial for designing robust GIS solutions that align with organizational goals and drive informed decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Gis Solution Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,963 per year, or $70.2 per hour.

GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Esri

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$79K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

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Job description

Overview
As a GIS 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. Support your team as you help plan and execute sales strategies.
  • Be an expert. Become a subject matter expert of the AEC industry 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 with or in the AEC 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

Recommended Qualifications
  • 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
  • Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript
  • 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

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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
$79,248-$130,728 USD
The Company
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. For more information on Esri's Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) 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 askcareers@esri.com 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.
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Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. Esri's geographic information system (GIS) technology inspires and enables governments, universities, and businesses worldwide to save money, lives, and our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Redlands, CA, US

Year founded

1969