GIS Engineer
Posted 13 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Principal GIS Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geomatics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Job Summary**:**
Ubiquity is seeking an experienced Principal GIS Engineer to lead the development, governance, automation, and optimization of GIS systems supporting fiber network engineering and operations. This role will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for the architecture, integrity, performance, and continued evolution of Ubiquity's GIS environment. The Principal GIS Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering, Field Engineering, Permitting, Construction, Operations, and other business teams to ensure GIS data and systems effectively support network planning, design, deployment, asset management, and operational decision-making.The ideal candidate combines deep GIS and fiber-network engineering expertise with strong automation, database, data-management, and process-improvement skills. This individual should be comfortable working at both the strategic and technical levels—from establishing GIS standards and architecture to developing automated workflows and solving complex spatial-data problems. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will provide technical leadership, establish best practices, and influence GIS strategy across Engineering and related departments.
Location:
- This role is based out of Charlotte, NC or Southlake, TX | Hybrid / Remote
Employment Classification****:
- Exempt: Regular, Full-time
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture, governance, standards, and data quality of GIS systems supporting fiber network engineering and operations.
- Design, develop, and implement GIS automation and workflow improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Engineering.
- Manage geodatabase design, spatial data models, schemas, and data management processes supporting FTTH planning, design, construction, and operations.
- Provide GIS technical leadership and support to Design Engineering, Permitting, Field Engineering, Construction, and Operations.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, security, and timely availability of GIS and engineering data used for network planning, asset management, and decision-making.
- Develop GIS analytics, dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support engineering and business leadership.
- Administer and optimize Vetro & Esri enterprise GIS platforms, spatial databases, and related GIS technologies, in collaboration with IT and database teams.