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GIS Solution Engineer - Water

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

Esri is a leading company in GIS technology, seeking a GIS Solution Engineer specializing in the water sector. The role involves building customer relationships, providing expert solutions, and ...

Esri

GIS Solution Engineer - Water

Philadelphia, PA

Overview As a GIS subject matter expert, you're a natural at identifying the right analysis tools ... Become a subject matter expert of water, wastewater, and stormwater industry as well as a technical ...

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How much do gis water jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for gis water in the United States is $28.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical projects or tasks a GIS Water professional works on in their day-to-day role?

In a GIS Water position, you'll often work on projects related to mapping water distribution networks, analyzing watershed health, and supporting flood risk assessments. Daily tasks may include spatial data analysis, creating visualizations to communicate findings, integrating field data with GIS databases, and collaborating with engineering or planning teams to optimize water resource solutions. You may also be tasked with producing reports or presenting data-driven recommendations for infrastructure improvements. This role offers valuable exposure to both technical and field aspects of water management, and frequently involves teamwork across multidisciplinary groups.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Gis Water position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a GIS Water role, you need a solid background in geographic information systems (GIS), hydrology, and water resources management, often supported by a degree in environmental science, geography, or related field. Proficiency with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS, experience in water modeling software, and familiarity with spatial analysis certifications are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help professionals collaborate with engineers, urban planners, and other stakeholders. These skills ensure precise data collection, effective mapping, and informed decision-making for efficient water resource management.

What is a GIS Water job?

A GIS Water job involves using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to manage, analyze, and map water-related data. Professionals in this role work with water utilities, environmental agencies, or municipalities to monitor water distribution, drainage systems, and water quality. They use GIS software to create maps, run spatial analysis, and support decision-making for water resource management. Strong skills in GIS tools, data management, and hydrology are often required for this position.

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Infographic showing various Gis Water job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, 9% Nights, and 3% Summer. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,329 per year, or $28.5 per hour.
GIS Water/Wastewater Modeling Engineer

GIS Water/Wastewater Modeling Engineer

Wilson Engineers

Tempe, AZ

$75K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description
Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 100 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees. We are seeking an experienced, Water/Wastewater Modeling Engineer to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week in our Tempe office. (This job is not remote.)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience with water and/or wastewater system hydraulic modeling and planning efforts and have a strong interest in specializing in water and wastewater hydraulic modeling and system planning studies.
  • The candidate should be able to perform and manage technical work on water and wastewater system modeling and planning studies: evaluating water system water quality, planning water distribution and wastewater collection systems, analyzing historical demands/flows and preparing future demand/flow projections, pumping and storage capacity analyses, integrated water resource planning.
  • At least 3 Years’ experience in Water Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System Modeling, Master Planning and preparation of reports.


Requirements
  • Civil or Environmental Engineering undergraduate degree with an emphasis in Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, and/or Water Resources.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and GIS software (i.e. ESRI ArcGIS) + Capable in MSWord, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as: + WaterGEMS / SewerGEMS + WaterCAD / SewerCAD + InfoWater / InfoSewer + InfoWorks + EPA Net / EPA SWMM/PC SWMM + HEC-RAS + GIS

Benefits
The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching.
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Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:
  • Medical Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Dental Plan
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Term Life Insurance
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus