Geospatial Solution Engineer - Utilities

NV5 is seeking a Utilities Geospatial Solutions Engineer to join a team delivering GIS solutions across electric, gas, water, wastewater, and stormwater sectors. This role focuses on implementing and supporting ArcGIS Utility Network solutions for electric distribution and transmission systems. You will work closely with clients to assess data, design network models, migrate and clean data, test functionality, and train users.

Work Environment:

• Location is flexible:  NV5 Regional Offices or work from home considered
• Travel < 20% of the time

At NV5, we are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

Data Assessment, Migration & Quality Assurance

• Assess, migrate, and validate electric utility GIS data for ArcGIS Utility Network implementations for distribution and/or transmission systems, ensuring alignment with electric asset behavior and operational requirements.
• Lead data mapping and schema review between source electric GIS data and target Utility Network models, addressing distribution and transmission-specific considerations.
• Configure and apply data quality and migration tools (ArcGIS Data Reviewer, Safe Software FME / ArcGIS Data Interoperability, Python).
• Lead manual and semi-automated data cleanup efforts, ensuring electric utility data meets quality, connectivity, and operational readiness standards prior to and after migration.

Utility Network Modeling & Configuration

• Document and communicate electric Utility Network schema designs, including asset groups/types, connectivity rules, terminals, and subnetworks.
• Evaluate, design, and implement geospatial data models and conversion processes that support electric utility workflows such as outage analysis, switching, load analysis, and service design.
• Build, configure, and refine ArcGIS Utility Network for electric utilities, including phasing, protective devices, subnetworks, tracing behavior, and validation rules.
• Develop or enhance Arcade expressions and rules (attribute rules, calculation rules, validation rules) to support electric network behavior and data integrity.
• Test electric UN functionality, including tracing, subnetwork management, and validation, and support iterative refinement of the network model.

Client Engagement

• Lead and participate in client-facing workshops with engineering, operations, and GIS stakeholders to assess electric utility data, business processes, and operational workflows.

Documentation & Training

• Document implementation approaches, configuration decisions, and operational considerations, and train users on electric ArcGIS Utility Network workflows.

Core Competencies

• ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise (Server, Portal, Online).
• Exceptional technical communication skills with a strong customer service mindset.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with ability to learn new technologies, industries, and business processes.
• Ability to support multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to train and support users with varying technical skill levels.

Must Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience supporting electric utility GIS, including distribution and/or transmission systems.
• Experience migrating and validating electric utility data into ArcGIS Utility Network.
• Experience implementing ArcGIS Utility Network for electric distribution and/or transmission, including substations, feeders, protective devices, and transmission structures.
• Strong understanding of electric utility assets, network behavior, and operational workflows.
• Understanding of electric utility operational workflows such as outage response, switching, service design, load analysis, and field data maintenance.
• U.S. Citizenship (ability to obtain security clearance).

Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience with electric transmission modeling in UN.
• Familiarity with OMS, ADMS, or EAM integrations.
• ArcGIS Utility Network certification with electric implementation experience.
• Background in power engineering, utility operations, or field workflows.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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