Ready to lead innovation in geospatial technology? At ERM, we’re not just mapping data—we’re shaping the future of sustainability.
Why This Role Matters
As a Managing Technical Consultant, GIS for our Northern California projects, you’ll step into a leadership role where your technical expertise and strategic vision drive high-impact environmental projects. This is your chance to influence decisions at the intersection of technology and sustainability, mentor emerging talent, and deliver solutions that set industry standards.
What Your Impact Is
Drive technical excellence in GIS across complex environmental and capital projects.
Transform workflows through automation and custom tool development.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering insights that inform strategic decisions.
Elevate ERM’s reputation by championing innovation and mentoring the next generation of GIS professionals.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
4+ years of GIS experience in environmental consulting.
Advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise.
Expertise in ArcPython, ArcGIS API for Python, and related libraries.
Proven ability to design workflows, automate processes, and establish SOPs.
Experience developing field survey tools (Survey123, Field Maps).
Strong geodatabase design, spatial analysis, and data visualization skills.
Leadership experience with technical teams and client-facing projects.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
Familiarity with permitting processes for capital projects.
Experience integrating GIS with AutoCAD Map/Civil 3D.
Knowledge of Salesforce integration.
Background in Power Sector vegetation management projects.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, and risk.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Delivery
Lead design and implementation of large-scale GIS projects, ensuring quality and innovation.
Develop enterprise GIS systems and custom automation tools using Python and ModelBuilder.
Manage field data collection and advanced geospatial analysis for site selection, routing, and permitting.
Client Engagement
Act as a trusted advisor, supporting proposals, presentations, and strategic planning.
Identify opportunities to evolve GIS services aligned with client sustainability goals.
Team & People Development
Mentor junior staff, foster collaboration, and lead a team of 2–4 GIS professionals.
Share knowledge through technical communities and thought leadership.
Business Contribution
Promote ERM’s technical excellence at conferences and client events.
Drive innovation in GIS workflows and service offerings.
Apply commercial acumen to support project budgeting and risk management.
Career Promise
Opportunity to become a recognized technical expert in GIS.
Lead project teams and contribute to service innovation.
Support talent development and technical community building.
Enjoy rapid growth opportunities, including ERM’s Aspire program.
For the Managing Technical Consultant, GIS position, the anticipated annual base pay is $91,185–$112,188 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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