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NV5 · 2 weeks ago

Geospatial Data Engineer

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company seeking an experienced Geospatial Data Engineer to join their team of professionals. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining databases and data architectures to support geospatial analysis and ML/AI applications.
IndustrialConsultingIndustrial Engineering
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Data/database architecture designGeospatial data experiencePython engineeringDatabase managementSystems analysisWeb map application developmentData analysisCorrectnessReproducibilitySecurity+ CertificationFOSS GIS SoftwareEsri GIS PlatformsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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
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
Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

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
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

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities

Company

NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO

Leadership Team

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Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
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Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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