Technical Consultant Subject Matter Expert (SME) I

The role

You will give technical subject matter expertise on geospatial utilities work, including asset and vegetation management and land and water crossings. The role is both operations and client-facing, and it supports opportunity pursuits and knowledge transfer to staff.

What you will do

• Provide technical oversight and ownership of Woolpert Geospatial Utilities Integrated Solutions.
• Translate client requirements into operational guidance and scalable workflows.
• Vet and advise external contractors and project teams.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers and delivery staff.
• Support proposal development, contract pursuits, and client engagements.
• Present at conferences and contribute articles, blogs, and white papers.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to clients, leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve complex technical issues and provide expert recommendations.
• Review technical documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Develop process improvements, training programs, and documentation standards.

Required qualifications

• BA/BS and twelve (12) years of related experience.
• Industry-specific certification and/or registration.
• Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties.
• Expert verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and the business community.
• Able to establish and maintain strong business relationships.
• Able to write speeches and articles using original or innovative style.
• Above-average presentation skills.
• Able to develop computer applications or other analysis techniques appropriate to discipline.
• Able to establish and maintain rapport with employees, community leaders, and executive management.
• Keen decision-making skills using analytical reasoning and judgment.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, and employee assistance program.

Before you apply

• Applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located.
• Industry-specific certification and/or registration is required.

About the company

Woolpert is a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm with over 75 offices. It is certified as a Great Place to Work.