GIS Solution Architect – Director

Responsibilities

• The GIS Solution Architect is the functional and technical authority for the end-to-end ArcGIS Utility Network solution design on a utility GIS modernization program.
• Own the ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network solution design: domain network definitions, tier configurations (radial, mesh), terminal assignments, containment associations, junction-edge connectivity rules, and network attribute definitions.
• Conduct Fit-Gap workshops comparing SmallWorld GDM schema and G/Technology module data models to ESRI UN target architecture; document design decisions and configuration rationale.
• Define network topology validation standards: connectivity tolerance rules, dirty area management, subnetwork validation criteria, and pre-go-live network tracing acceptance tests.
• Design and lead iterative mock migration cycles; define validation KPIs — connectivity rate, attribute completeness, tracing correctness, and spatial accuracy — and own defect remediation through go-live.

Requirements

• TEN (10)+ years of professional work experience.
• FIVE (5)+ years of GIS consulting or utility GIS technical experience and specializing in ESRI ArcGIS for utilities.
• Full-lifecycle ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network implementations at electric, gas, or water utilities in a lead architect or solution lead capacity.
• ESRI UN configuration experience: domain network creation, tier and terminal definition, subnetwork controller assignment, and network rule configuration in ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with G/Technology module feature class schemas (Electric, Gas, or Water) — required for source data assessment and migration scoping.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree.