American Electric Power · 2 days ago
Advanced Solution Architect – Esri GIS
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $172K/yr
8+ years expAmerican Electric Power (AEP) is a dedicated energy company focused on delivering innovative energy solutions. They are seeking an Advanced Solution Architect to design and implement Esri GIS solutions, translating business requirements into technical architectures and leading the implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Design and architect end-to-end Esri GIS solutions aligned with business, security, and performance requirements
Lead architecture and implementation of ArcGIS Enterprise (10.8.1+), including high availability and disaster recovery designs
Develop and review Python and ArcPy scripts for automation, data processing, and system maintenance
Guide the use and configuration of ArcGIS Pro for advanced spatial analysis and data management
Design and support Esri mobile workflows using Field Maps, Survey123, and related tools
Architect and manage enterprise geodatabases, including Oracle SDE, with attention to performance, versioning, and data integrity
Design and implement data integration pipelines using tools such as FME and APIs
Define and support cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise solutions (IaaS and PaaS where applicable)
Establish CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and infrastructure-as-code practices for GIS solutions
Define and implement automated testing strategies for GIS services, scripts, and integrations
Collaborate with developers, GIS analysts, infrastructure teams, and stakeholders to ensure solution alignment
Provide technical leadership, documentation, and architectural guidance across projects
Qualification
Required
Strong experience as a Solution Architect, GIS Architect, or senior GIS engineer
Expert knowledge of the Esri GIS platform, including: ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1 or higher, ArcGIS Pro, Esri mobile tools (Field Maps, Survey123)
Advanced Python development skills, including extensive use of ArcPy
Hands-on experience with enterprise geodatabases, particularly Oracle SDE
Proven experience with data integration and ETL, including FME
Experience designing and supporting cloud-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise environments
Strong understanding of deployment pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices
Experience implementing automated testing for GIS workflows and services
Solid understanding of GIS security, authentication, and access control models
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
8 years of relevant work experience is required for Architect Prin (SG9)
10 years of relevant work experience is required for Architect Staff (SG10)
Preferred
Esri Technical Certification(s)
Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with REST APIs and system integrations
Background in large-scale or mission-critical GIS implementations
Benefits
A unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
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2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
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Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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