GIS Project and Data Engineer

Remote, USA • Full-time • Posted 2026-05-31

Position Overview:

The GIS Project and Data Engineer serves as the tactical anchor for the project lifecycle, ensuring seamless communication between field operations and GIS systems. This role combines hands-on technical management of As-Built drawings and CAD files with the organizational discipline required to track deliverables and maintain company standards. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional capable of navigating the bridge between engineering design and geospatial data integrity.

Role and Responsibilities

CAD-to-GIS Harmonization: Audit AutoCAD files for technical compliance and execute the precise translation of data between CAD and ESRI environments.
Geospatial Integrity: Apply a strong understanding of projections and coordinate systems to ensure all data aligns with Arcadian internal geodatabases.
As-Built Validation: Act as the primary intake for field vendor data, reviewing submissions for spatial integrity and attribute completeness before importing records.
High-Stakes Deliverables: Coordinate and package complex GIS deliverables for external stakeholders including Caltrans, CDT, and Hyperscalers.

Central Liaison: Act as the point of contact for routine project status, ensuring engineering teams, inspectors, and contractors are aligned on milestones.
Operational Support: Facilitate internal and external project calls by documenting action items and distributing project summaries.
Technical Judgment: Make sound, timely decisions regarding data workflows and involve appropriate stakeholders to maintain high standards of quality.

SOP Architecture: Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard process guides, and reference materials for evolving GIS and CAD workflows.
Audit & Maintenance: Perform routine attribute edits and quality checks to proactively flag and resolve data inconsistencies.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all engineering and design activities adhere to company policies, contract requirements, and safety standards.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Project Management, or a related technical field required.
1–3 years of experience in a GIS, engineering, or technical project support role required.
Minimum 2+ years of AutoCAD experience (Civil 3D focus) and functional proficiency in ArcGIS Pro data editing required.
Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) telecommunications engineering and construction processes preferred.
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to convey complex geospatial concepts to diverse audiences preferred.
Capable of working autonomously in a remote environment while maintaining a preferred, collaborative, customer-focused attitude.
Familiarity with office and field observer safety requirements.
Hands-on experience with ESRI geodatabases, spatial data editing, and mapping workflows. Familiarity with telecom-specific inventory tools, industry standards, and databases. Proficiency in AutoCAD app development and workflow automation.
Exposure to project management platforms such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Asana.

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