Lead Solution Architect – GIS - Utilities

About the role

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Responsibilities

• GIS System Architecture: Lead the architectural design and implementation of enterprise-level GIS solutions on both VM based and cloud native platforms. Develop and deploy scalable, resilient, and adaptable GIS solutions to meet current and future business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GIS systems, data, and services into broader technology initiatives.
• Integrations: Lead or assist with integrating enterprise GIS systems with other enterprise systems such as Maximo, SAP, or ADMS.
• Enterprise GIS Administration: Execute enterprise Esri system deployments within client platforms, data centers, or cloud environments. Lead role installing and configuring Portal for ArcGIS, Web Adaptor, Datastore, Hosting Server, ArcGIS Pro, and other components of the Enterprise Esri stack. Deploy Enterprise Esri databases and all components in a highly available, fault-tolerant solution.
• Performance Testing and Capacity Planning: Lead the development of system performance testing plans to drive effective capacity planning.
• Client Engagement: Act as a technical liaison between the GIS team and client IT and business leads, providing insights and solutions to address their geospatial, system, and business challenges. Conduct client presentations, workshops, and demonstrations to showcase our GIS capabilities and services.
• Proposal Development: Assist the sales and marketing teams to create compelling proposals and bid responses. Ensure that technical solutions align with client requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geoinformatics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise GIS system design and architecture.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise Esri environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud based and cloud native architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing GIS software
• Experience in utilities and/or distributed asset-based solutions
• Experience in integration with EAM (SAP or Maximo), OT Systems (ADMS, OMS)
• Ability to translate business requirements to a proposed technical solution.
• Ability to lead teams of software developers, GIS analysts, and junior architects on large, multi-workstream programs.
• Ability to execute all phases of the custom solution delivery process (design/build/test/release/support).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for staying current on emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for innovative solutions that solve challenging problems for our clients and the industries we serve.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Pay

Salary Range USD $155,001.60 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.