Senior GIS Engineering Technician

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, culture starts with each of us. Our workplace is shaped by mindsets that guide how we show up for one another: believing the best in people, collaboration, empathy, listening, and thoughtful decision-making. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  Facilities Management Department (FMD) Administration Building, located on San Diego International Airport campus’s north end and sits adjacent to the rental car facility, providing one-of-a-kind views of our runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature. 
• Hybrid Schedule: This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary range for the Senior GIS Engineering Technician is $93,260 to $107,249 annually. The full pay range for the Senior GIS Engineering Technician is $71,738 to $114,781.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Enjoy a workplace that makes well‑being part of the daily routine! Tap into multiple on‑site gyms, unwind or brainstorm in outdoor workspaces, score fitness discounts for every level and goal, give back with volunteer‑time rewards, connect with financial wellness advisors, and explore scenic walking trails just steps from campus, all wrapped in a supportive wellness package designed to help you feel your best inside and outside of work.
• Application Deadline: August 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the Job:

Join a collaborative team where Geographic Information System is a core technology supporting engineering, facilities, planning, asset management, and business operations. The Facilities Management department is seeking an experienced Senior GIS Engineering Technician to bring their technical skills and collaborative mindset to a team that values innovation. Your work will directly impact infrastructure projects, operational decision-making, and the quality of data relied upon throughout the organization. 

The selected candidate will solve technical challenges, maintain and administer enterprise GIS infrastructure utilizing ESRI technologies to support projects through innovative mapping and data management. They will effectively manage and integrate a variety of geospatial data including vector, raster, CAD, BIM, survey, GPS, and engineering datasets to support organizational operations and decision-making. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Enterprise GIS Administration & Technology: Serve as the technical lead for enterprise GIS operations, administering ESRI technologies including ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Portal, server-side GIS applications, and enterprise geodatabases. Maintain the organization's authoritative geospatial data library, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, security, and accessibility of enterprise GIS data. Support the integration of GIS with enterprise business systems, including Business Intelligence (BI) platforms, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and other applications that rely on geospatial information. Troubleshoot GIS system issues, recommend technology improvements, and implement best practices to enhance system performance and data management.  

• Geospatial Data Management & Analysis: Collect, validate, analyze, and