Principal Consultant - GIS/Enterprise Asset Management

Principal Consultant - Gis/Enterprise Asset Management

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

We are seeking a highly skilled and client-focused GIS Consultant with experience in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems to support utility clients in optimizing spatial data integration, asset tracking, and operational workflows across water/wastewater, electric, and gas networks. This consulting role involves delivering strategic guidance, technical expertise, and hands-on implementation/support for GIS-EAM integration projects.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to design, implement and manage digital solutions that support engineering, environmental and infrastructure projects. Your expertise will help clients make smart decisions using asset data, advanced analytics and modern data platforms.

Black & Veatch's Digital Delivery team is a dynamic, cross-functional group of experts in data, technology, asset management systems, and geospatial systems. We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges across diverse industries.

We partner with clients to align their people, processes, technologies, and data in response to rapid industry transformation. Our work enables organizations to modernize infrastructure, optimize asset performance, enhance resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability goals.

By joining this team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and client success. You'll contribute to mission-critical projects that make a meaningful impact on communities and industries around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• GIS Consulting
  • Assess client GIS environments and recommend improvements for data accuracy, accessibility, and integration.
  • Configure and manage GIS datasets for utility infrastructure including water mains, valves, hydrants, electric poles, transformers, meters, and gas pipelines.
  • Develop custom maps, spatial analysis tools, and dashboards to support client operations and planning.
  • Provide training and documentation for GIS workflows and tools.
• EAM Integration
  • Advise clients on best practices for integrating GIS with EAM platforms (e.g., Trimble Unity/Cityworks, IBM Maximo, IFS).
  • Support data migration, cleansing, and validation efforts during system implementations or upgrades.
  • Assist in configuring spatially enabled assets, and work management.
  • Collaborate with client IT and operations teams to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.
• Project Delivery
  • Lead or support GIS-EAM integration projects from planning through execution.
  • Develop project documentation, timelines, and deliverables aligned with client goals.
  • Conduct stakeholder workshops and status reviews.
  • Ensure quality assurance and client satisfaction throughout the engagement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between engineering, field operations, IT, and compliance teams.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure alignment with utility regulations (e.g., EPA, NERC, FERC).
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the practice.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and client strategy meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree A minimum total of 10 years of related experience with GIS platforms in a utility environment. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function. 3+ years working with EAM systems (Trimble Unity/Cityworks, IBM Maximo, IFS) Strong understanding of utility asset types and spatial data standards Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and training skills. Proven ability to deliver client-facing consulting projects and training.

Experience with GPS/mobile data collection tools and workflows. Knowledge of asset condition modeling, risk analysis, and capital planning. Experience with SCADA, AMI, or other operational systems. Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience engaging executive level stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver high quality client outcomes. Industry certifications are a plus (e.g. PMP, ESRI) Competence / exposure to the following technologies: o Esri ArcGIS Suite: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcMap o Field Data Collection: ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Fulcrum o Data Processing & Automation: ModelBuilder, Python (ArcPy), SQL o Visualization & Reporting: ArcGIS Dashboards, Power BI, Tableau o Integration Tools: FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), REST APIs, Web Map Services (WMS)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. Has managed significant engagements. 10+ years in a business/consulting environment. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office.

Travel up to 25%.

Salary Plan

CST: Consulting

Job Grade

018