GIS Specialist - Richmond, Virginia US
Consolidate multi-source spatial data (survey, UXO, geotechnical, environmental) into a single governed GIS system. ArcGIS Pro/Online, data governance, offshore wind experience required.
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Are you a GIS specialist with offshore wind experience and a passion for bringing order to complex spatial data environments? LAUTEC is seeking a driven professional to take full ownership of GIS data management and interface delivery for a large-scale offshore wind project currently in construction and early operations. This is your opportunity to sit at the center of a technically rich, multi-stakeholder project - consolidating disparate datasets into a unified, governed GIS system that will carry the project through construction and into long-term operations.
The Role
Reporting to the LAUTEC project team, you will work closely with the client’s project team and third-party data owners to understand existing data streams, define a consolidation strategy, and deliver an accessible, scalable GIS solution. You will be responsible for designing and implementing a standardised GIS database, developing a web-based interface for end users, and establishing the governance frameworks that will support both construction activities and the eventual handover to the client’s operations team.
What You Will Do
· Assess and inventory existing GIS data sources across multiple stakeholders and repositories, including site survey, environmental, geotechnical, UXO, permitting, and construction datasets
· Design and implement a consolidated, standardised GIS database that integrates data from disparate formats, systems, and physical media
· Develop and maintain a web-based GIS interface appropriate for construction and operations-phase workflows
· Establish and enforce data governance standards including naming conventions, metadata requirements, and version control
· Manage ongoing data synchronisation as new datasets are received from contractors and campaign operators
· Perform data validation, quality control, and gap analysis on incoming spatial data
· Create and deliver shapefiles and maps for subcontractor distribution on defined timelines
· Identify and filter which data layers are value-add for display in the interface versus archival storage
· Support planning for transition and handover of the GIS system to the client operations team upon construction completion
· Provide recommendations on scalability, emerging technologies, and future-state integration workflows
What Are We Looking For
Must-haves:
· Professional working proficiency in English, both written and spoken
· Demonstrated experience supporting GIS systems on offshore wind projects (development, construction, or operations phase)
· Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or other enterprise GIS platforms
· Experience working with large, heterogeneous spatial datasets including survey data, geophysical/geotechnical data, and environmental records
· Familiarity with web GIS interface configuration and delivery (e.g. ArcGIS Experience Builder, custom web viewers)
· Strong understanding of spatial data formats including shapefiles, geodatabases, rasters, and GeoJSON
· Experience developing and documenting data governance frameworks and data management plans
· Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and coordinate data handoffs from contractors, consultants, and client teams
Nice-to-haves:
· Prior experience on U.S. offshore wind projects, including familiarity with BOEM regulatory requirements and permitting datasets
· Exposure to geophysical and geotechnical survey data (G&G campaign outputs) and marine installation data
· Experience migrating or ingesting data from physical media (external hard drives) into cloud or enterprise environments
· Familiarity with UXO survey data and associated spatial record formats
· Experience supporting GIS system handovers from construction to operations teams
· Knowledge of emerging GIS technologies, cloud-hosted spatial platforms, and integration with asset management systems
Working at LAUTEC
At LAUTEC, we value collaboration, curiosity, and innovation. Our culture is based on trust, flexibility, and self-motivation. We are true to our Danish roots with a flat hierarchy, development opportunities for all employees, and a reasonable work-life balance.
About LAUTEC
Founded in 2015, LAUTEC accelerates the renewable energy transition worldwide through innovative IT solutions and consulting services, enabling the public and private sectors to develop, execute and operate wind power projects smarter, faster, and cheaper. Located in Copenhagen, Taipei, Boston, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, Skopje and Melbourne, our team consists of more than 100 employees. Referring to the combined experience of our team, we have been involved in most existing offshore wind projects globally. Read more
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Department
Engineering
Role
GIS Consultant
Locations
USA
Remote status
Hybrid