Job Description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a team of data integration professionals supporting energy and utility infrastructure projects, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Energy & Utilities leadership, survey, engineering, permitting and design teams to align geospatial solutions with client needs and project delivery goals.
• Serve as a technical and strategic resource for integrating GIS and data workflows into transmission, distribution, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Establish and maintain GIS data governance standards for Energy & Utilities projects, including data quality, metadata, documentation, and repeatable delivery practices.
• Support project pursuits and execution by defining geospatial scopes of work, deliverables, and data requirements for proposals, contracts, and client engagements.
• Guide the integration of GIS and survey into permitting and design workflows, improving data accuracy, reducing rework, and supporting informed decision-making across disciplines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline project delivery through automation, standardization, and improved data integration across CAD, GIS, and enterprise systems.
• Evaluate and recommend geospatial technologies and tools that enhance efficiency, scalability, and client value within the Energy & Utilities portfolio.
• Represent WSB’s geospatial capabilities in internal coordination meetings, client discussions, and interactions with regulatory agencies.
• Communicate geospatial insights through clear visualizations, presentations, and reports tailored to both technical stakeholders and clients.

What you will bring:

• A strong understanding of GIS, data integration, and governance in a consulting and project delivery environment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across disciplines in fast-paced, client-focused projects.
• Experience supporting energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects with geospatial analysis and data-driven solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical outcomes for clients and project teams.
• Hands-on experience with ESRI platforms, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online / ArcGIS Enterprise.

Our Preferred Candidate will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, environmental science, geography, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of professional experience in GIS, data integration, or geospatial leadership roles supporting infrastructure or energy projects.
• Supervisory or managerial experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Experience with formal project management and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with Python, SQL, FME, or similar tools for workflow automation and data processing.
• Knowledge of CAD/GIS integration and enterprise data workflows common to utility and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure) and scalable data architectures.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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