GIS IT Architect – Utilities & Enterprise GIS
Location: Remote (30 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn New York 11217)
Duration: 6+ Months
Client: Con Edison
Visa: USC/GC/GC EAD/H4EAD
We are seeking a highly experienced GIS IT Architect to lead the design, modernization, and integration of enterprise GIS platforms supporting utility operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on architect with deep ESRI expertise, strong utility domain knowledge, and proven experience in geocoding, reverse geocoding, and Utility Network migrations.
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
- Geocortex
- FME
- Mobile GIS and field operations integration
- ESRI certifications or utility industry certifications