GIS IT Architect

GIS IT Architect - Utilities 

Type: Contract
Location: New York, NY (Talent must reside at location on submission)
Remote Work: No

HIGH PRIORITY | PROACTIVE REQUISITION
Immediate need for a hands-on GIS IT Architect with deep ESRI expertise to lead enterprise GIS modernization for utility operations. If you excel in Utility Network migrations, geocoding services, and ArcGIS integrations, apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and support enterprise GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcFM.
• Lead Utility Network and Geometric Network migrations, including data model design and conversion.
• Design and publish geocoding and reverse geocoding services using ArcGIS Enterprise and REST APIs.
• Develop and integrate GIS services with external systems (WMS, OMS, WMIS) using REST, .NET, and JavaScript.
• Oversee ArcGIS Enterprise installs, upgrades, performance tuning, and security.
• Provide technical leadership across GIS developers, DBAs, and analysts.
• Guide GIS DevOps, automation, and best practices using Agile methodologies.
• Support mobile, web, and desktop GIS solutions for electric and utility clients.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise GIS architecture, preferably in utilities.
• Expert knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcFM, Utility Network, and ArcSDE.
• Strong experience with geocoding & reverse geocoding implementations.
• Proficiency in Python, C#, JavaScript, ArcGIS REST APIs.
• Experience with Oracle and SQL Server geodatabases.
• Proven ability to lead complex GIS modernization and migration initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-facing skills.

Nice to Have

• ArcGIS Utility Network SDK experience.
• Mobile GIS and field operations integration.
• ESRI certifications or utility industry certifications.