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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Specialist - Richmond, Virginia US - **Company:** LAUTEC LLC - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Databases, Data Validation, Data Governance, Data Synchronization, Hard Disk Drives, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Data Streaming, Data Layers, Data Management, Software Version Control - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=680357c8bb2b0d53 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Wind energy?, * 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 ## Description 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Why Your AI Agent Keeps Hallucinating Your Data: Building Deterministic Context Layers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2055-why-your-ai-agent-keeps-hallucinating-your-data-building-deterministic-context-layers) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Why and when should we consider Stream Processing frameworks in our solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1085-why-and-when-should-we-consider-stream-processing-frameworks-in-our-solutions) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany)