Geospatial and Digital Innovation Development Leader

True Environmental

. Act as the U.S. technical lead for geospatial and digital solutions across environmental engineering, marine and coastal, water resources, natural resources, mining, federal programs, and litigation support . Partner

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in geospatial solutions, including proficiency in the Esri platform and development of enterprise geodatabases, web applications, and analytical tools. Capable of leading multidisciplinary projects while integrating diverse data sources and automating workflows to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

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Geospatial Solutions LeadershipEsri Platform ExpertisePython DevelopmentEnterprise Geodatabase DesignGIS Infrastructure Development

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Hard Skills

Geospatial AnalysisWeb Application DevelopmentData GovernanceRelational Database DesignAutomation with PythonModelBuilderSQL (PostgreSQL/PostGIS)JavaScript (Esri JS API)Digital-Twin DevelopmentReality-Capture Techniques

Soft Skills

Cross-Disciplinary CollaborationMentoringTechnical CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ArcGIS ProArcGIS OnlineSurvey123Field MapsQGISAWSAzureFMENode.js3D Visualization Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

GISP Certification

Industry Keywords

Environmental EngineeringMarine and CoastalWater ResourcesNatural ResourcesMiningAECPublic SectorDigital SolutionsField Data CollectionAI/ML Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudIoTJavaScriptNode.jsPostGISPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the U.S. technical lead for geospatial and digital solutions across environmental engineering, marine and coastal, water resources, natural resources, mining, federal programs, and litigation support
Partner with practices to map workflows, identify opportunities for spatial data and automation, and prioritize a development backlog
Establish firm-wide standards for geodatabase design, metadata, data governance, QA/QC, and deliverable formats
Coordinate with Canadian geomatics and digital solutions teams to align platforms and share reusable tools
Review geospatial deliverables and provide expert input on proposals
Design and build enterprise geodatabases, web-mapping applications, custom dashboards, and digital-twin platforms
Develop analytical tools and workflows for cut/fill, dredging, discharge and runout modeling, routing, constraint analysis, contaminant plume visualization, flood exposure, and regulatory reporting
Build and maintain field data collection applications and pipelines into enterprise databases and client deliverables
Integrate IoT, AIS, weather, environmental, bathymetric, and LiDAR data sources into living data products
Automate workflows with Python, SQL, JavaScript, ModelBuilder, and FME; convert legacy CAD/MicroStation, Access, Excel, and PDF data into spatial databases
Evaluate and pilot GeoAI, LLM-assisted tooling, automated defect/change detection, open-source geospatial stacks, cloud deployment, and immersive/XR visualization
Direct reality-capture programs involving terrestrial and bathymetric LiDAR, sonar, UAS photogrammetry, and inspection
Identify project-built tools suitable for reusable firm assets or client-facing products
Develop SOPs, tutorials, and training programs
Mentor GIS analysts and developers without line-managing them
Represent True Environmental’s geospatial and digital capabilities with clients, agencies, and industry groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science/Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
15+ years of progressive geospatial and application-development experience, with substantial time as technical lead on multidisciplinary projects in an environmental, engineering, AEC, or public-sector setting
GISP certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
Deep expertise in the Esri platform: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Server, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Survey123, Field Maps, 3D/Spatial Analyst
Proven development skills: Python, SQL (PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQL Server), JavaScript (Esri JS API, Leaflet, Node.js), and relational database design
Demonstrated track record of building web applications, dashboards, and enterprise GIS infrastructure that measurably improved delivery efficiency or client decision-making
Experience integrating field data collection platforms with enterprise geodatabases and downstream modeling or reporting tools
Ability to work across disciplines: elicit requirements from non-GIS staff, explain technical trade-offs clearly, and deliver tools people actually adopt
Preferred: experience developing digital-twin or asset-management platforms integrating point clouds, BIM, and inspection data
Preferred: hands-on reality-capture experience: LiDAR, bathymetric/sonar survey, UAS operations (FAA Part 107), photogrammetry, 3D modeling
Preferred: open-source geospatial and cloud experience (QGIS, MapServer, GeoServer, PostGIS; Azure or AWS)
Preferred: experience applying AI/ML or LLM-assisted tooling to geospatial data compilation, defect detection, or metadata generation
Preferred: integration experience with EAM/BIM platforms (e.g., Maximo, Autodesk Forma) and CAD/MicroStation conversion via FME
Preferred: experience with 3D visualization, immersive/XR, or interactive training content for stakeholder engagement
Preferred: experience working across distributed, multi-office, or cross-border teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

A firm-wide mandate to build, backed by more than 700 engineers, scientists, planners, and surveyors across 20+ offices who want to use what you create
Work that matters: Superfund cleanup, coastal resilience, offshore wind, port infrastructure, water quality, wildfire planning, and federal programs
Direct line to executive leadership through the Chief Operating Officer