PennDOT FA3 A4 SC1 (Senior Geospatial Solutions Architect)

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

This
position is an experienced Geospatial Solution Architect leading the design and
integration of enterprise-grade geospatial solutions leveraging ArcGIS
Enterprise.

Complete Description

***This requisition is funded through 6/30/27 so use that date in the RTR. Please note contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and projected needs. Historically additional funding occurs in 1-year increments.***


PennDOT will revise the travel to suit the candidate as much as possible. The days in office could be more as the project begins. PennDOT will have monthly meetings after the first few months and there is always a Teams connection available.




Position Summary


This position is an experienced Geospatial Solution
Architect leading the design and integration of enterprise-grade geospatial
solutions leveraging ArcGIS Enterprise. The successful candidate will work at
the intersection of GIS and enterprise IT developing scalable integration
strategies that connect geospatial capabilities with core business systems
APIs and cloud services.


This role demands strong knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise
architecture enterprise application integration techniques and geospatial
data workflows. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker solution architect
and hands-on technical lead who can translate business requirements into robust
GIS solutions.





Key Responsibilities


Transportation Focus



Interpret federal and state transportation GIS
mandates (e.g. HPMS MIRE ARNOLD) and translate them into technical
requirements and workflows.



Knowledge of best practices for enterprise
transportation GIS design governance quality assurance and lifecycle
management.


System Architecture & Design



Design and document end-to-end geospatial
solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise focusing on seamless integration with
enterprise systems



Develop scalable architecture diagrams
integration frameworks and technical roadmaps for GIS solutions.



Define reusable GIS service patterns that align
with the agencys enterprise architecture and data governance standards.



Support GIS cloud migration performance
monitoring and optimization initiatives.



Develop and maintain complex geospatial data
models geodatabases and LRS-enabled datasets using Esri Roads & Highways
and related technologies.



Provide technical direction on integrations
between GIS asset management systems maintenance platforms analytics tools
and cloud-based services.


Enterprise Integration



Implement integration patterns (REST SOAP
message queues ETL/ELT APIs) to connect ArcGIS Enterprise with business
applications and data services.



Leverage tools like ArcGIS Enterprise SDK
ArcGIS REST API FME Python and webhooks for automation and integration.



Design and implement APIs data pipelines and
middleware solutions to integrate ArcGIS Enterprise with enterprise
applications (ERP EAM traffic systems databases).



Utilize tools such as FME ArcGIS Python API
ArcGIS REST API and Velocity for real-time and batch data exchange.



Collaborate with IT infrastructure and network
security teams to ensure secure compliant integrations.



Develop automated workflows scripts and
quality assurance tools using Python SQL Model Builder and enterprise
geoprocessing services.


Collaboration & Leadership



Work closely with business analysts software
developers enterprise architects and GIS professionals to deliver
cross-functional solutions.



Lead technical design sessions and workshops
with stakeholders to define integration requirements and technical
specifications.



Collaborate with enterprise architects
transportation planners traffic engineers and developers to ensure successful
deployment and adoption of geospatial solutions.


Innovation & Strategic Planning



Evaluate and recommend emerging GIS
technologies transportation data standards and analytical approaches such as
real-time data integration spatial data lakes and AI/ML for mobility
analytics.



Contribute to enterprise GIS roadmap
development including data governance system integration strategies and
modernization planning.



Lead proofs of concept and pilot projects to
advance advanced transportation analytics and operational capabilities.





Required Qualifications



Bachelors degree in GIS Geography
Transportation Engineering Computer Science or related field; or equivalent
technical experience.



5 years of hands-on experience in
transportation-focused GIS work within a state DOT engineering firm or
similar environment designing and implementing GIS solutions using ArcGIS
Enterprise.



Proven experience in enterprise system
integration including API development data interoperability and system
orchestration.



Advanced knowledge of Esri software stack:
ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal Server Datastore) ArcGIS Online and
integration tools (e.g. FME JavaScript ArcGIS APIs for Python
and JavaScript REST/SOAP APIs).



Strong proficiency in spatial data modeling and
understanding of enterprise geodatabase management (PostgreSQL SQL Server)
and geospatial analysis techniques.



Demonstrated experience developing automated
workflows using Python ArcPy and geoprocessing services.



Experience integrating GIS with
transportation-related systems (e.g. traffic monitoring asset management
planning tools).



Knowledge of data governance metadata
management and security principles related to spatial data integration.



Knowledge of federal transportation reporting
requirements and roadway inventory/asset management practices.



Experience supporting large-scale enterprise GIS
modernization or cloud architecture initiatives.



Familiarity with transportation safety datasets
operations data or traffic analytics platforms.



Understanding of ITIL Agile/Scrum or
enterprise project management methodologies.



Excellent communication skills and ability to
translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.





Preferred certifications:



GISP (GIS Professional Certification) - URISA



Esri Technical Certifications (e.g. Enterprise
System Design Associate/Professional ArcGIS API Developer)



Agile/Scrum certification a plus





Technical Tools/Skills



Programming Languages: Python JavaScript SQL
C# R PHP ArcGIS Arcade



Databases: MySQL SQL Server PostgreSQL
(PostGIS)



GIS Software/Packages: ArcGIS Software Suite
QGIS ArcGIS Server ArcGIS Enterprise ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Portal ArcGIS
HUB



Version Control: DevOps Git





Working Conditions



Hybrid or on-site work at Commonwealth
facilities as required.



Participation in after-hours maintenance windows
or emergency response support when needed.

PennDOT will revise the travel to suit the candidate as much as possible. The days in office could be more as the project begins. PennDOT will have monthly meetings after the first few months and there is always a Teams connection available.



Impact of the Position


This position plays a critical role in
modernizing Pennsylvanias transportation geospatial infrastructure improving
data-driven decision making and supporting safe efficient and resilient
mobility systems statewide. The SME ensures that the Commonwealths GIS
capabilities remain scalable innovative and aligned with both current and
emerging transportation needs.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Bachelors degree in GIS Geography Transportation Engineering Computer Science or related field; or equivalent technical experience.	Required
Hands-on experience in transportation-focused GIS work w/in state DOT engineering firm or similar environment designing & (1 of 2)	Required	5.0	Years
implementing GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise. (2 of 2)	Required	5.0	Years
Proven experience in enterprise system integration including API development data interoperability and system orchestration.	Required
Advanced knowledge of Esri software stack: ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal Server Datastore) ArcGIS Online & (1 of 2)	Required
integration tools (e.g. FME JavaScript ArcGIS APIs for Python and JavaScript REST/SOAP APIs). (2 of 2)	Required
Strong proficiency in spatial data modeling and understanding of enterprise geodatabase management (PostgreSQL SQL Server) and (1 of 2)	Required
geospatial analysis techniques. (2 of 2)	Required
Demonstrated experience developing automated workflows using Python ArcPy and geoprocessing services.	Required
Experience integrating GIS with transportation-related systems (e.g. traffic monitoring asset management planning tools).	Required
Knowledge of data governance metadata management and security principles related to spatial data integration.	Required
Knowledge of federal transportation reporting requirements and roadway inventory/asset management practices.	Required
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise GIS modernization or cloud architecture initiatives.	Required
Familiarity with transportation safety datasets operations data or traffic analytics platforms.	Required
Understanding of ITIL Agile/Scrum or enterprise project management methodologies.	Required
Excellent communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.	Required
GISP (GIS Professional Certification) - URISA.	Highly desired
Esri Technical Certifications (e.g. Enterprise System Design Associate/Professional ArcGIS API Developer).	Highly desired
Agile/Scrum certification a plus.	Highly desired

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in GISGeographyTransportation EngineeringComputer Scienceor related field; or equivalent technical -on experience in transportation-focused GIS work w/in state DOTengineering firmor similar environment designing & (1 of 2)implementing GIS solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise. (2 of 2)Proven experience in enterprise system integrationincluding API developmentdata interoperabilityand system knowledge of Esri software stack: ArcGIS ProArcGIS Enterprise (PortalServerDatastore)ArcGIS Online& (1 of 2)integration tools ( APIs for Python and JavaScriptREST/SOAP APIs). (2 of 2)Strong proficiency in spatial data modeling and understanding of enterprise geodatabase management (PostgreSQLSQL Server)and (1 of 2)geospatial analysis techniques. (2 of 2)Demonstrated experience developing automated workflows using PythonArcPyand geoprocessing integrating GIS with transportation-related systems ( monitoringasset managementplanning tools).Knowledge of data governancemetadata managementand security principles related to spatial data of federal transportation reporting requirements and roadway inventory/asset management supporting large-scale enterprise GIS modernization or cloud architecture with transportation safety datasetsoperations dataor traffic analytics of ITILAgile/Scrumor enterprise project management communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical (GIS Professional Certification) Technical Certifications ( System Design Associate/ProfessionalArcGIS API Developer).Agile/Scrum certification a plus.