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RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.
We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.
Position Summary
RSI is recruiting for a Geospatial System Engineer who will serve as the primary technical advisor and cross-discipline strategist for the Geospatial Data Management Systems (GDMS) team. The GDMS team is part of the Environmental Geospatial Data Management (EGDM) department. The Geospatial System Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and advanced implementation of enterprise geospatial data management and data sharing technology. This position will provide guidance and lead collaboration on the overarching technical strategy, schema design, cross-department data pipelines, technical management, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). A central priority will be working with the team to establish unified, standardized data structures and data management workflows across traditionally siloed departments—specifically bridging IT and Enterprise GIS.
Job Title: Geospatial System Engineer
Location(s): Grand Junction, CO
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000.00 – 100,000.00 per year. (The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant’s education, training, and experience.)
This position is required to travel less than 5% of the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Translate multi-departmental business requirements into actionable technical delivery plans, bridging IT and Enterprise GIS to establish standardized data workflows.
- Partner with the Geospatial DBA to design schemas, normalize data, enforce advanced integrity rules (attribute rules, domains, subtypes, topologies), optimize performance (indexing, compression), and support backup/disaster recovery.
- Support the System Administrator with the deployment, configuration, patching, multi-tier upgrades, and tuning of ArcGIS Enterprise; monitor system performance using ArcGIS Monitor to resolve bottlenecks with IT.
- Partner with IT Operations and Cybersecurity to align geospatial system configurations with organizational security policies and guide supporting infrastructure development.
- Collaborate with the EGDM Data Engineer, administrators, and analysts to design, implement, and document automated data pipelines and cross-cutting system integrations.
- Review project requirements, recommend appropriate hardware/software configurations, and assist the GDMS Supervisor with capacity planning, budget management, and schedule adherence.
- Lead architecture discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translate complex issues clearly, and author technical specifications, SOPs, proposals, and training materials.
- Provide technical mentorship, support the GDMS Supervisor with hiring and onboarding, and upskill analysts and administrators across technical disciplines.
- Stay current on emerging geospatial technologies and data trends, evaluating practical applications for DOE LM.
- Perform related responsibilities as assigned in support of a dynamic operational environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- 7+ years of progressive technical experience in enterprise GIS (specifically Esri ArcGIS Enterprise).
- 3+ years of advanced expertise with enterprise geodatabases with MS SQL Server.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Certified GIS Professional (GISP).
- Professional ArcGIS Enterprise Certification.
- Broad technical proficiency in core IT infrastructure, including networking, server deployment, load balancing, security protocols, scaling, and application support.
- Proven capability in installing, configuring, tuning, and publishing services within enterprise-scale ArcGIS environments.
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise geodatabase schema design, branch versioning, attribute rules, and automated QA/QC frameworks.
- Strong understanding of data science principles and their practical implementation within enterprise data systems.
- Proven track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams (administrators, analysts, technicians), upskilling personnel, and driving consensus across siloed groups.
- Superior written and verbal skills for developing clear SOPs, data dictionaries, technical standards, and stakeholder presentations.
- Knowledge of GIS theory and data science and proven ability to apply concepts to enterprise GIS systems.
- ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Field Maps, Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD / Civil 3D, and ArcGIS Data Reviewer.
- Safe Software FME, ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension, or custom Python-based translation routines.
- Advanced SQL, SQL Server Spatial; spatial indexing, schema design, and performance optimization.
- Python (arcpy, arcgis.gis), Arcade, SQL scripts, and batch processing.
- Criminal Background Check
- Pre-placement Drug Screening
- Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)
Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Posting Close Date
11/27/2026
EEO Statement
ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ASRC Industrial, (“AIS”), and its Operating Companies will never ask job candidates for sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment of any kind) during the hiring process. If you receive unsolicited communications from individuals claiming to represent ASRC Industrial using non-official email addresses (e.g., not from @asrcindustrial.com), please report the message and do not engage. Official job postings can always be found on our website: asrcindustrial.com/careers/ or https://rsienv.applicantstack.com/x/openings
RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.
We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.
RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.
Position Summary
RSI is recruiting for a Geospatial System Engineer who will serve as the primary technical advisor and cross-discipline strategist for the Geospatial Data Management Systems (GDMS) team. The GDMS team is part of the Environmental Geospatial Data Management (EGDM) department. The Geospatial System Engineer will be responsible for the coordination and advanced implementation of enterprise geospatial data management and data sharing technology. This position will provide guidance and lead collaboration on the overarching technical strategy, schema design, cross-department data pipelines, technical management, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). A central priority will be working with the team to establish unified, standardized data structures and data management workflows across traditionally siloed departments—specifically bridging IT and Enterprise GIS.
Job Title: Geospatial System Engineer
Location(s): Grand Junction, CO
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Hiring Range: $80,000.00 – 100,000.00 per year. (The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant’s education, training, and experience.)
This position is required to travel less than 5% of the time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Translate multi-departmental business requirements into actionable technical delivery plans, bridging IT and Enterprise GIS to establish standardized data workflows.
- Partner with the Geospatial DBA to design schemas, normalize data, enforce advanced integrity rules (attribute rules, domains, subtypes, topologies), optimize performance (indexing, compression), and support backup/disaster recovery.
- Support the System Administrator with the deployment, configuration, patching, multi-tier upgrades, and tuning of ArcGIS Enterprise; monitor system performance using ArcGIS Monitor to resolve bottlenecks with IT.
- Partner with IT Operations and Cybersecurity to align geospatial system configurations with organizational security policies and guide supporting infrastructure development.
- Collaborate with the EGDM Data Engineer, administrators, and analysts to design, implement, and document automated data pipelines and cross-cutting system integrations.
- Review project requirements, recommend appropriate hardware/software configurations, and assist the GDMS Supervisor with capacity planning, budget management, and schedule adherence.
- Lead architecture discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translate complex issues clearly, and author technical specifications, SOPs, proposals, and training materials.
- Provide technical mentorship, support the GDMS Supervisor with hiring and onboarding, and upskill analysts and administrators across technical disciplines.
- Stay current on emerging geospatial technologies and data trends, evaluating practical applications for DOE LM.
- Perform related responsibilities as assigned in support of a dynamic operational environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
- 7+ years of progressive technical experience in enterprise GIS (specifically Esri ArcGIS Enterprise).
- 3+ years of advanced expertise with enterprise geodatabases with MS SQL Server.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Certified GIS Professional (GISP).
- Professional ArcGIS Enterprise Certification.
- Broad technical proficiency in core IT infrastructure, including networking, server deployment, load balancing, security protocols, scaling, and application support.
- Proven capability in installing, configuring, tuning, and publishing services within enterprise-scale ArcGIS environments.
- Demonstrated experience in enterprise geodatabase schema design, branch versioning, attribute rules, and automated QA/QC frameworks.
- Strong understanding of data science principles and their practical implementation within enterprise data systems.
- Proven track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams (administrators, analysts, technicians), upskilling personnel, and driving consensus across siloed groups.
- Superior written and verbal skills for developing clear SOPs, data dictionaries, technical standards, and stakeholder presentations.
- Knowledge of GIS theory and data science and proven ability to apply concepts to enterprise GIS systems.
- ArcGIS Enterprise 11.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Field Maps, Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD / Civil 3D, and ArcGIS Data Reviewer.
- Safe Software FME, ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension, or custom Python-based translation routines.
- Advanced SQL, SQL Server Spatial; spatial indexing, schema design, and performance optimization.
- Python (arcpy, arcgis.gis), Arcade, SQL scripts, and batch processing.
- Criminal Background Check
- Pre-placement Drug Screening
- Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)
Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Posting Close Date
11/27/2026
EEO Statement
ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ASRC Industrial, (“AIS”), and its Operating Companies will never ask job candidates for sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment of any kind) during the hiring process. If you receive unsolicited communications from individuals claiming to represent ASRC Industrial using non-official email addresses (e.g., not from @asrcindustrial.com), please report the message and do not engage. Official job postings can always be found on our website: asrcindustrial.com/careers/ or https://rsienv.applicantstack.com/x/openings
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geospatial engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or equivalent GIS platforms
- Experience with Python or SQL for spatial data processing and automation
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Computer Science, or a related field
- Familiarity with remote sensing tools such as ENVI, ERDAS, or Google Earth Engine
- Knowledge of coordinate systems, map projections, and geodetic datums
- Experience working with LiDAR, satellite imagery, or aerial photogrammetry data
Tips for Your Geospatial Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance requirements
Many geospatial engineer roles in defense and federal contracting list an active security clearance as a requirement, not a preference. If you hold one, put it in your resume header where screeners see it immediately, before your summary or skills section.
List every GIS platform you know
Job postings vary widely between ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS, and cloud-native tools like Google Earth Engine. Spell out each platform you've used rather than writing 'GIS software,' so your resume surfaces in filtered searches that name specific tools.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geospatial engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your spatial analysis workflow in a portfolio
Hiring managers in this field want to see how you move from raw data to a finished map or model. A short GitHub repository or PDF case study showing your data pipeline, coordinate systems used, and final output is far more persuasive than a skills list alone.
Prep for a technical screen using real datasets
Interviews for geospatial engineer roles frequently include a live coding or analysis task using provided shapefiles or raster data. Practice common spatial queries, projections, and Python libraries like GeoPandas or Shapely so you're not problem-solving a tool you use daily under pressure.
Negotiate by citing project scope and data scale
When discussing compensation, frame your value in terms of the size and complexity of datasets you've managed or the operational impact of systems you've built. Phrases like 'national-scale coverage' or 'sub-meter accuracy at production volume' anchor your ask in tangible delivery.
Geospatial Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most geospatial engineers?
The companies hiring the most geospatial engineers right now include Esri, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and Teknoluxion, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, federal agencies, and utility companies account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many geospatial engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of geospatial engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies considerably by specialization. Roles focused on software development, data pipeline engineering, and cloud-based GIS tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions involving field data collection, sensor operations, or classified systems typically require on-site work.
How do you become a geospatial engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in geography, geospatial science, computer science, or a related technical field. Build hands-on proficiency in GIS platforms, remote sensing tools, and Python for spatial analysis. Develop a portfolio of real projects that show your data-to-output workflow. Entry-level roles at government agencies, mapping firms, or defense contractors are common starting points, and certifications like the GISP can strengthen your credentials over time.
Can you get a geospatial engineer job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level geospatial engineer roles exist, particularly at federal agencies, local governments, and environmental consulting firms. Employers hiring at this level prioritize demonstrated skills over years on a resume, so a GitHub portfolio with spatial analysis projects, familiarity with ArcGIS or QGIS, and coursework in geodesy or remote sensing can substitute for direct professional experience when applying to junior or analyst-level positions.
What does the geospatial engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through past projects and answer questions on coordinate systems, data formats, and your programming approach. Many employers add a take-home or live technical assessment involving a spatial dataset. Final rounds often include a panel with engineers and a project manager who assess how you communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to geospatial engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to geospatial engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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