GIS Developer

GIS Developer

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.  Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital Engineering is seeking a skilled and forward-thinking GIS Developer to join our dynamic Technology and Innovation (TIN) team. This role will lead the design and development of innovative geospatial solutions across a suite of critical internal and client-facing initiatives, with a focus on scalable automation, API integration, and GIS system modernization. This is a fully remote position within the United States. This position may require up to 25% travel when needed.

As a GIS Developer, you will play a key role in implementing high-impact applications for utility and energy infrastructure—building advanced web maps, ETL pipelines, and real-time dashboards using both Esri and open-source technologies. You will directly support major programs such as utility pole automation, asset management integration, and field-to-office digital workflows.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in both proprietary and open-source GIS tools, strong Python development skills, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll partner closely with software engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to push the boundaries of spatial intelligence at Orbital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Position duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Geospatial Automation: Design, develop, and implement automated ETL pipelines using Python, FME, and REST APIs to streamline the processing of spatial and tabular data from multiple internal and external sources.
2. Web Application Development: Build and maintain geospatial dashboards and applications using ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder, and open-source libraries such as Leaflet and GeoServer to support real-time field and operational workflows.
3. System Integration: Lead integrations with third-party platforms such as SAP, Maximo, and CRM systems, ensuring clean data syncs and spatial enablement of business systems.
4. Cloud-Native GIS Solutions: Deploy scalable geospatial services on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) leveraging S3 storage, Lambda functions, and containerization to support modern infrastructure and Digital Twin initiatives.
5. Data Modeling and Governance: Design and maintain relational spatial schemas, enforce attribute rules, and ensure data integrity across enterprise GIS environments.
6. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, AI engineers, and business stakeholders to implement reusable geospatial tools, APIs, and open-source innovations.
7. Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer: Guide junior GIS team members through pair programming, technical coaching, and best practice adoption to grow Orbital’s internal GIS development capacity.
8. Quality Assurance and Documentation: Conduct code reviews, testing, and performance tuning to ensure stable delivery across projects; maintain thorough technical documentation for long-term support and scalability.

Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in GIS development, with a strong track record of delivering production-ready geospatial applications and automations.
3. Programming Skills: Expert-level in Python (including arcpy, pandas, GeoPandas), and experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and scripting ETL pipelines using FME or equivalent tools.
4. GIS Platforms: Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, and ArcGIS Online; familiarity with open-source GIS frameworks like QGIS, PostGIS, or GeoServer is a plus.
5. Cloud and DevOps: Experience deploying solutions in cloud environments (e.g., AWS), including use of S3, Lambda, and Docker for scalable, cloud-native GIS services.
6. Integration Experience: Comfortable integrating with enterprise systems such as SAP, IBM Maximo, and CRM platforms, including data normalization and real-time sync.
7. Team Player: Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments including AI, Software Development, IT, and Operations.
8. Communication: Must be fluent in English, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
9. Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities; demonstrates initiative in problem-solving and continuous learning.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

 Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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