Geospatial Data Engineer

NV5 is seeking an experienced and motivated Geospatial Data Engineer to work as part of a growing team of Geospatial, AI, and Data Ccience professionals. The role will entail designing, implementing, and maintaining databases and other data architectures within internal and client cloud infrastructures to support geospatial analysis and ML/AI applications on large data. The Geospatial Data Engineer will also provide potential enterprise architecture solutions in support of business development.

Work Environment:

Location: This position is a fully remote position within an engaged, virtual division at NV5.
• Travel <10% of the time
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications, data models, data streams, and databases
• Convert or embed ML/AI workflows into production-grade, enterprise systems
• Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure for geospatial analysis and ML/AI applications on large data
• Develop API-driven backend services with FastAPI, Pydantic, and async Python
• Work with columnar analytics stacks (DuckDB, PyArrow, Parquet / GeoParquet)
• Deploy monitoring tools to track status and performance of system architecture and data flows
• Propose enterprise data architecture solutions in support of business development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in data science, geospatial, IT, ML/AI, or related field

Required Skills:

• Data/database architecture design within cloud computing infrastructure
• Database management
• Systems analysis
• Experience working with Geospatial data
• Proven ability to design efficient spatial data pipelines
• Strong Python engineering experience in production systems
• Comfort working in backend systems that integrate with LLMs and AI
• Comfort working as part of a software development team
• Strong focus on correctness, reproducibility, and explainability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills and Certifications:

• Web map application development
• Performing data analysis
• RAG and embeddings AI application development experience
• Experience integrating LLM services via clean Python interfaces
• Experience with data lakehouse platforms such as Databricks
• Familiarity with a variety of geospatial data formats
• Understanding of geospatial metadata requirements
• Security+ Certification

Preferred Languages and Software:

• PostGIS
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Python
• Databricks Platform
• FOSS GIS Software (GDAL/OGR, PROJ, Leaflet, etc.)
• FOSS GIS Platforms (GeoServer, QGIS, GRASS GIS)
• Esri GIS Platforms (Desktop/Enterprise/Online)
• STAC Spec

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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