Lead Consultant – GIS (Energy / Oil & Gas – Upstream)
Work Location: Spring, TX 77389 Duration: 12 Months Contract Experience: 10+ Years Interview Process: Virtual (No Face-to-Face) Certification: Not Required
Role Overview
We are seeking a Lead Consultant – GIS with strong expertise in ArcGIS Utility Network and fiber network modeling within the Energy / Oil & Gas (Upstream) domain. The ideal candidate will lead GIS solution design, architecture, and implementation, with a focus on fiber network systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end GIS solution design and architecture for large-scale utility and energy clients
- Design and implement ArcGIS Utility Network (UN) architecture for fiber networks
- Develop physical fiber data models including:
- Cables, strands, splice points, and devices
- Define:
- Domain networks, tiers, subnetworks
- Network rules and associations
- Design network redundancy, path diversity, and automated impact analysis
- Establish global naming conventions and GIS modeling standards
- Perform capacity planning and infrastructure recommendations
- Support transition from project delivery to operations/support
- Evaluate ESRI-compatible third-party tools (e.g., NetTerrain)
- Work with data sources such as CAD files (.DWG/.DXF) and KMZ files
- Produce detailed architecture and design documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
Required Skills (Top 3)
- ArcGIS Pro (3.