GIS Consultant

Overview

TRC is looking for a GIS Consultant to join its delivery team and support the development and execution of industry‑leading solutions for some of North America’s largest utilities customers. In this role you will work directly with our customers, our technical teams, and industry partners to position for, respond to, and deliver solutions. This role may require travel up to 50% to various client locations.

The GIS Consultant is responsible for engaging directly with internal stakeholders and external clients to understand client’s geospatial needs and contributing to solution development. This position extends beyond technical expertise as you lead the delivery of GIS projects, direct junior staff, and offer strategic guidance to clients on leveraging GIS technology for informed decision‑making. Essential responsibilities of the GIS Consultant include:

• Engages stakeholders and clients to deliver strategic guidance on GIS technology.
• Serves as a mentor to junior staff on projects and/or within technical or industry areas.
• Plans, documents, manages, and coordinates delivery of tasks for complex projects.
• Provides expertise in GIS software and technology to stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborates with internal project leads and/or project managers on project requirements and interdependencies.
• Ensures data quality and accuracy for task deliverables.
• Reinforces recognition of TRC company values for team members on assigned project.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school or university is required.
• 6+ years of progressive, related experience in the GIS industry.
• Expert knowledge of GIS and related subject areas.
• Knowledge of electric utility operations and familiarity with Esri ArcGIS Utility Network and/or Geometric Network models.
• Experience with automation tools such as SAFE FME and Esri Model Builder.
• Skilled in managing, editing, and analyzing spatial data, including QA/QC processes.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and visualize spatial data, and create maps, reports, and dashboards.
• Expertise in technical GIS applications, data management best practices, and theories.
• Experience leading data management delivery for assigned work streams/projects, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Ability to interpret business and technical requirements and formulate questions to project leadership.
• Communicates technical information clearly and effectively, both written and verbally.
• Delegates and manages tasks on assigned work streams, providing effective guidance for others.
• Collaborates seamlessly with other teams, work streams, and client representatives.
• Mentors, trains, and guides junior staff on GIS processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to GIS data and software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present complex GIS concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Initiative in seeking out work, new responsibilities, and challenges.
• Displays responsible, positive behavior for consistency and reliability at work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interaction with clients and stakeholder representation.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Certificate in GIS or other geospatial certification.
• Experience with utility industry‑specific subject areas, including data models, regulatory requirements, business processes, and technical challenges.

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full‑time or part‑time status and level of seniority (15‑25 days per year).
• Minimum of 8 paid holidays per year for full‑time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state laws.
• Benefits applicable to U.S. employees based on employment status; jurisdiction‑specific packages for international and Puerto Rico employees.

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based on experience, education, skill…