GIS Utility Systems Integration Engineer
Location
Texas
Posted
120 days ago
Salary
$140K - $160K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
GIS Utility Systems Integration Engineer
Qualus
• Maintain a deep understanding of GIS data models supporting electric utility distribution systems. • Network connectivity, asset modeling, and topology configurations. • Experience supporting migrations from geometric network or legacy GIS models to Utility Network. • Ensure GIS data supports OMS requirements including network tracing, switching, and outage prediction. • Maintain data quality, validation rules, and topology integrity. • Assess GIS model readiness for downstream operational systems including OMS and ADMS • Define modeling standards and best practices to support scalable integration • Design and advise on integrations between GIS and OMS platforms. • Ensure accurate network model representation for outage analysis and restoration operations. • Support data synchronization, data mapping, and transformation processes between systems. • Develop and maintain interface specifications, data flows, and integration processes. • Troubleshoot and resolve integration and data consistency issues. • Support model alignment between GIS connectivity and OMS network models. • Identify integration risks and data gaps early in project lifecycles and recommend mitigation strategies • Configure and support Esri ArcGIS Enterprise, Utility Network services, and related components. • Collaborate with OMS vendors and internal teams on data requirements and model alignment. • Support testing activities including system integration testing and user acceptance testing. • Monitor system performance and recommend improvements. • Work with utility engineering, operations, outage management, and IT teams to gather requirements. • Translate business and operational needs into GIS and OMS model designs. • Provide technical documentation and model standards. • Support production deployments and operational support activities. • Support presales, discovery, and early-stage solutioning efforts by articulating GIS and integration dependencies to internal and external stakeholders • Communicate complex technical topics to project managers, directors and executive audiences
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, Geography, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of GIS experience supporting utility environments.
- Hands-on experience with Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and Utility Network configuration.
- Experience with ArcFM for electric utility GIS solutions.
- Experience modeling electric utility distribution networks.
- Experience integrating GIS with OMS or other operational systems.
- Strong understanding of electric distribution network connectivity, network topology and tracing concepts, data modeling and system integration principles
- Experience with Python, SQL, or scripting for data management and automation.
- Experience with web services, APIs, and data exchange methods.
- Strong expertise in Esri Utility Network architecture and configuration, utility electric network modeling expertise, GIS data governance and data quality management, systems integration and interface design
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Technical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed consulting environment
- Ability to balance delivery execution with advisory and presales support
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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