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GIS Solution Engineer - Defense

Vienna, VA

Overview GIS Solution Engineers on our Defense team are highly technical, trusted advisors to ... Programming and scripting experience with languages such as Python and JavaScript * Master's degree ...

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Environmental GIS Planner

Herndon, VA · On-site

Experience in Python/Visual Basic programming * Automating GIS processes with Model Builder, arcpy, and script tools * Understanding of ESRI infrastructure (Enterprise, Desktop software, ArcGIS ...

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Environmental GIS Planner

Herndon, VA · On-site

Experience in Python/Visual Basic programming * Automating GIS processes with Model Builder, arcpy, and script tools * Understanding of ESRI infrastructure (Enterprise, Desktop software, ArcGIS ...

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GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Washington, DC · On-site

The GIS Solution Engineer will act as a subject matter expert, advising customers on complex ... Python and JavaScript • Master's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field • ...

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GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Washington, DC · On-site

The GIS Solution Engineer will leverage their expertise to advise customers, present solutions, and ... Python and JavaScript • Master's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field • ...

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GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Washington, DC · On-site

Esri is a company that specializes in GIS technology, and they are seeking a GIS Solution Engineer ... Python and JavaScript • Master's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field • ...

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GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Washington, DC · On-site

Esri is a company that specializes in GIS technology, and they are seeking a GIS Solution Engineer ... Python and JavaScript • Master's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field • ...

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GIS Solution Engineer - AEC

Washington, DC · On-site

Esri is a company that specializes in GIS technology, and they are seeking a GIS Solution Engineer ... Python and JavaScript • Master's degree in geography, computer science, or a related field • ...

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Sr. GIS Engineer - Global Community Engagement

Sr. GIS Engineer - Global Community Engagement

Esri

Vienna, VA • On-site

$89K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Overview
Esri is seeking a Senior GIS Engineer to join the Global Community Engagement Team, where you will act as a geospatial champion building and delivering ArcGIS based solutions to communities within and outside of Esri. In this role, you will leverage ArcGIS, with latest AI advancements plus it's associated data, maps, apps and integration capabilities, to demonstrate The Geographic Approach in action. This is a great opportunity to be creative in how ArcGIS technology can be configured at an advanced level to deliver engaging solutions.
Your responsibilities include working alongside other GIS Engineers, Product Engineers, internal teams and Esri Distributor staff to design and develop state of the art content delivery systems for stakeholders, business leaders and their communities. Where necessary you will enhance the ArcGIS experiences and workflows with relevant customization via common programming languages.
Responsibilities
  • Be an expert: Be proficient across ArcGIS and demonstrate the technology in new innovative ways. Understand stakeholder requirements, trends and associated workflows and incorporate these into your outputs.
  • Drive innovation: Utilize front and back-end programming skills, such as HTML, CSS, ArcGIS API for JavaScript, Python, and more to enhance the delivery of ArcGIS based solutions, specifically ArcGIS Hub and ArcGIS Online. Deliver these with Project Management and Quality Assurance processes in mind.
  • Solve problems: individually and as part of a team, proactively craft and propose solutions that demonstrate how geospatial brings value to users and communities.
  • Tell our story: Design presentations and supporting materials for technical and non-technical audiences. Leverage existing and future Engagement Templates and Esri Unique Selling Points outputs. Create configuration guidance and best practices. Present to larger audiences where necessary.
  • Influence: Contribute to the global community engagement strategy for Esri and collaborate with a team of technical contributors and stakeholders distributed globally.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional experience working with ArcGIS Technology, with a focus on ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Hub and associated apps
  • A passion for geographic knowledge and spatial thinking, promoting The Geographic Approach and experience of systems thinking
  • A strong drive and interest to learn and launch new ideas quickly and work in a fast-paced team environment with a disciplined, process-oriented mindset
  • Experience configuring and publishing ArcGIS data, maps, and apps with advanced configuration desirable, including interoperability
  • Programming and scripting experience with languages such as HTML, CSS, Python and JavaScript; exposure and experience with latest AI tools in this space is desirable
  • Strong presentation skills, with excellent verbal and written communication along with virtual and in-person collaboration skills
  • International collaboration and business experience, working with multiple cultures, developed and emerging markets
  • Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally
  • Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, or GIS-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
  • Knowledge of project management and design processes
  • Certificates in common programming and scripting languages
  • Prior learning or experience in business strategy, team leadership, technical or data science is a plus

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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
$89,544-$141,960 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

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