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At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.

As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a GEOMAP Data Engineer to join our dynamic Department of the Air Force (DAF) GeoBase team based in San Antonio, Texas. This is an on-site role with a schedule of 4 days working at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) on Lackland Air Force Base and 1 day working remotely.

This position reports to the Geospatial Systems Team Leader and is responsible for architecting and implementing solutions for the rapidly growing GeoBase program. Roles of the GEOMAP Data Engineer include developing and implementing geospatial capabilities in an enterprise environment, Python scripting in an Esri environment to support process automation, and migrating legacy web applications and deploying them to our new Cloud One (AWS) environment.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

As a GEOMAP Data Engineer at Woolpert, you will:

Develop custom applications, web services and enterprise solutions using Python

Develop tools and scripts to automate complex data processing tasks and routine geoprocessing operations for the Air Force geospatial enterprise system

Design user-friendly interfaces and ensure application performance and quality

Integrate data across applications and conduct code, automation, and dashboard reviews with teammates

Create and manage GEOMAP dashboards and Portal content with enterprise teams

Create, maintain, and improve enterprise geoprocessing services

Troubleshoot and optimize existing applications for improved efficiency

Administer integrations with other systems and manage on-premises data gateways

Support and troubleshoot GIS software, script, and tool performance

Upgrade and migrate existing GIS applications and services to the Cloud One (Amazon Web Services) environment

Utilize the GeoBase Agile framework to enable task visibility and project transparency to AFCEC client:

Use Agile platform (Jira, Confluence) to record all processes and tasks, and manage all projects

What You Will Bring:

U.S. citizenship

Active Secret (or higher) security clearance

Willingness to undergo a background check and drug screening

Current CompTIA Security+ certification

Expert knowledge of Esri ArcGIS software and capabilities:

Expert ArcGIS Pro user

Proficient with Portal for ArcGIS administration

Proficient with Esri Feature Service administration

Proficient creating and modifying Python scripts using ArcPy

Experience with Oracle database and other RDBMS software in cloud environments:

Familiarity with SQL*Plus and PostgreSQL

Experience working and deploying applications in a cloud environment such as AWS

Experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) GIS data standards or other defined spatial data models

Advanced knowledge of geospatial data types

Proficient performing projection and coordinate system transformation processes

Excellent technical writing skills:

Proficient communicating complex technical issues to project and client leadership

Ability to offer constructive feedback and problem solving, as well as clear direction to support goals

Attention to detail - proven experience meeting data quality assurance and accuracy standards

Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills

Ability to work independently, collaboratively as part of a team, and as a member of a large organization

The following experience is favored:

Experience with the DAF GeoBase program

Proficiency with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) GIS data standards or experience with other defined spatial data models

Experience using Agile methodologies, preferably Atlassian (Jira, Confluence) software

Experience in enterprise GIS

Experience with DoW geospatial data or systems

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).

Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.

Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.

Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $87,100 — $108,900 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.