Senior GIS & Database Engineer - CIMS

Department: Construction Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote- USA

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.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

Administer and maintain enterprise GIS environments
Manage spatial and non-spatial relational databases (PostgreSQL-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

Position Characteristics
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.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

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 (PostgreSQL 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

Technical Skills – Required

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)

Technical Skills – Preferred

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.

Interpersonal Requirements

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

Why would a candidate want this job?

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

For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

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