Senior GIS & Database Engineer - CIMS

Overview

Description The CIMS (Construction Information Management System) team is seeking a Senior GIS & Database Engineer to support a GIS-based construction data platform used for inspection, testing, and project management workflows. This role combines enterprise GIS administration with professional database management. The position supports a production system built on spatial and non-spatial relational data, web services, and mobile workflows. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical capability, sound database practices, and effective collaboration within a highly technical team.

Department: Construction Management

Location: Las Vegas, NV

• Administer and maintain enterprise GIS environments
• Manage spatial and non-spatial relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL-based)
• Design and maintain ETL workflows for spatial and tabular data
• Develop database schemas, relationships, and constraints
• Monitor and optimize database performance (queries, indexing)
• Implement backup, recovery, and data integrity procedures
• Publish and maintain GIS services for web and mobile use
• Support offline data collection and synchronization workflows
• Troubleshoot system performance and data reliability issues
• Develop automation scripts and custom tools to support operations
• Collaborate with software developers and technical staff on system improvements

This is an enterprise systems role rather than a traditional GIS analyst position. The role requires ownership of GIS infrastructure, relational database health, ETL processes, and automation within a production environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise GIS, database administration, or geospatial systems support
• Experience managing relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL preferred)
• Experience with designing and maintaining ETL processes
• Experience administering ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Server
• Strong SQL skills, including query optimization
• Experience with Python scripting for automation
• Experience supporting multi-user production environments
• Understanding of data security and database role management

• Enterprise geodatabase management
• Relational database administration (schema design, normalization, documentation, indexing, constraints, roles)
• SQL performance tuning
• ETL design and data transformation workflows
• ArcGIS Server administration
• Backup and recovery procedures
• Sync-enabled/mobile GIS workflows
• Cloud-hosted systems (AWS or similar)

• Experience performing core DBA functions (performance monitoring, storage planning)
• Experience developing custom automation tools or database scripts
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Experience supporting production systems with uptime expectations
• Basic understanding of civil design concepts and terminology.

• Ability to work effectively within a highly technical team
• Clear communication with developers and technical stakeholders
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical mindset
• Professional judgment in balancing technical standards with operational needs
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative environment

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities including in-house training
• Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure

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Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status