Senior Solutions Engineer, Utilities

About VertiGIS

At VertiGIS, we build powerful GIS software. Our portfolio of products, solutions, and services enhance the capabilities of leading mapping software, most notably Esri’s ArcGIS. For decades, professionals have relied upon us to overcome complex technical challenges so that they can make a meaningful impact in the world.

VertiGIS offers meaningful careers that grow with you over time, encourage creative thinking, and connect you with customers who are making a difference. We are passionate, high-performing individuals from diverse backgrounds, united by our commitment to doing great work and supporting one another.

The Role

We are looking for a Solutions Engineer with a strong technology background with the ability to translate that into business value. Are you people-focused and passionate about outreach and engagement with prospects, customers, and partners? Are you a problem solver and solution visionary? Are you a leader, mentor, and change agent?

This position provides the opportunity to support global business development of the VertiGIS Utilities solutions portfolio by defining and bringing to life tools that demonstrate our business value. You’ll support one-to-one and one-to-many interactions, promoting and advising on the value of VertiGIS Utilities products and services — over the phone, in the boardroom, and on the big stage! Fundamental to this role is the ability to build applications that show how our technology solves real world problems — starting with the business problem through to the technology solution.

If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and product expertise to our sales team, prospective customers, and partners during the sales process 

• Create and showcase product demonstration solutions for prospective customers and partners 

• Develop and maintain an enterprise level demonstration environment that includes our Utilities software solutions suite and Esri technologies 

• Coordinate the resolution of technical/product issues that arise during the sales process 

• Work with customers and partners to maximize the benefits of our technology 

• Translate prospect business requirements into architecture and design specifications that align with VertiGIS and Esri’s implementation strategies 

• Define and configure proof-of-concept applications based on prospective customer business requirements 

• Support and deliver presentations, training, and workshops at marketing events 

• Work closely with sales and marketing to define and develop internal and external product solution marketing resources 

• Work closely with the products team to identify and position key capabilities with internal and external stakeholders 

• Develop in-depth technical knowledge of our products and their value proposition

• Educate sales and partner teams on the business value of our products and GIS enabled architecture and solutions 

• Travel as required for the role.

• 5+ years experience in a similar or related role.

• Experience/aptitude for Product Management, Product Marketing, Technical Presales, or Solutions Engineering with a software company.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.   

• Excellent interpersonal skills .

• Proven ability to present information well to various audiences.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines .

• High level familiarity with VertiGIS Workflow.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

• Business analysis or solution architecture experience.

• Understanding of geography, GIS, and Esri technology.

• Diploma or degree in computer science, engineering, utilities, geography, geomatics, business administration, or related discipline.

Our Perks 

Team / Career Growth

• Top-notch colleagues that like and respect one another 

• We listen to peoples' ideas—and act on them 

• A supportive environment with opportunity for training, mentoring, professional development, and advancement 

• Challenging, interesting work 

• Cutting edge technology that improves the world around us 

• We're recognized experts in our field—people around the world seek us out

Benefits

• Fair and equitable salaries, as well as profit sharing

• A competitive group benefits program for you and your family

• A health and lifestyle spending account

• RRSP matching

• 4 weeks of vacation to start and 5 weeks of vacation after 5 years with the company

• Maternity and parental leave top-ups 

• Company summer and winter parties (that are fun to attend!)   

Working Model and Office 

• A choice between a hybrid or remote working model 

• A headquarters office in downtown Victoria with healthy snacks and good coffee

• High-end hardware and equipment, in the office or at home

• Secure bike for those that bike to work 

• Lunchtime yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays

At VertiGIS, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We encourage everyone who is interested in the role, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability status or age, to apply. Unique perspectives and experiences are what make our teams strong! 

If you self-identify as having a disability, please let us know how we can best assist you. Accommodation is available upon request at any time during the recruitment process. 

VertiGIS Compensation Philosophy

At VertiGIS, we strive to offer competitive total compensation packages that include both direct and non-direct compensation such as salary, health care and retirement benefits, variable/incentive pay, paid time off, and other benefits and perks.  

Our job postings reflect the expected pay or pay range for each position in alignment with our compensation philosophy and salary budget. This reflects what we feel is competitive based on the profile of candidate we are seeking. The background, experience, and skill set we are seeking will be outlined in the role requirements. 

We strive to have a comprehensive approach to compensation and ensure that employees are paid based on the value they bring to the company.  

We’re a great place to build your career.

Our colleagues are great people and make our company the kind of place we enjoy coming to every day. We reward top performers and stay true to our core values. Since 1999, we’ve built our business based on steady, sustainable growth – we’re still growing and our future is bright!

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