GIS Solution Architect – Director

Guidehouse

GIS Solution Architect responsible for ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network solution design for utility GIS modernization. Leading full-lifecycle implementations and migration strategies for electric, gas, or water utilities.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $206,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network solution design and implementation, with a strong focus on network topology validation and GIS consulting for utilities. Proven ability to lead complex projects, conduct fit-gap analysis, and define validation KPIs for successful migration cycles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network DesignGIS Consulting ExperienceFull-Lifecycle ESRI ArcGIS ImplementationsG/Technology Module ExperienceNetwork Topology Validation Standards

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Hard Skills

ArcGIS Pro ConfigurationDomain Network CreationTier and Terminal DefinitionSubnetwork Controller AssignmentNetwork Rule ConfigurationFit-Gap AnalysisDefect RemediationValidation KPI DefinitionNetwork Attribute DefinitionsConnectivity Tolerance Rules

Tools & Technologies

ESRI ArcGISG/Technology ModuleUtility Network Solution

Industry Keywords

Utility GIS ModernizationElectric UtilitiesGas UtilitiesWater UtilitiesNetwork Tracing Acceptance Tests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The GIS Solution Architect is the functional and technical authority for the end-to-end ArcGIS Utility Network solution design on a utility GIS modernization program.
Own the ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network solution design: domain network definitions, tier configurations (radial, mesh), terminal assignments, containment associations, junction-edge connectivity rules, and network attribute definitions.
Conduct Fit-Gap workshops comparing SmallWorld GDM schema and G/Technology module data models to ESRI UN target architecture; document design decisions and configuration rationale.
Define network topology validation standards: connectivity tolerance rules, dirty area management, subnetwork validation criteria, and pre-go-live network tracing acceptance tests.
Design and lead iterative mock migration cycles; define validation KPIs — connectivity rate, attribute completeness, tracing correctness, and spatial accuracy — and own defect remediation through go-live.

Requirements

What you’ll need

TEN (10)+ years of professional work experience.
FIVE (5)+ years of GIS consulting or utility GIS technical experience and specializing in ESRI ArcGIS for utilities.
Full-lifecycle ESRI ArcGIS Utility Network implementations at electric, gas, or water utilities in a lead architect or solution lead capacity.
ESRI UN configuration experience: domain network creation, tier and terminal definition, subnetwork controller assignment, and network rule configuration in ArcGIS Pro.
Experience with G/Technology module feature class schemas (Electric, Gas, or Water) — required for source data assessment and migration scoping.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend