Technical Consultant Subject Matter Expert (SME) I

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Technical Consultant Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic Atlas Labs team supporting our Geospatial sector. This position reports to the **Market Director for Atlas Labs.**You will be responsible for providing technical subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders as it relates to operational execution, project management, and client relations in support of Woolpert's Geospatial Sector's Utilities Market. This position is both operations and client-facing and leads opportunity pursuits and assists in knowledge transfer to staff. The Technical Consultant SME will assist in managing client expectations, leading technical implementations, and providing high-level technical resolutions. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Provide key technical oversight and technical ownership of Woolpert Geospatial Utilities Integrated Solutions: Asset & Vegetation Management and Land & Water Crossings. Driving technical integration and guidance across Woolpert's delivery disciplines for Land Survey & Ground Control, Aerial, UAS and Mobile LiDAR and Imagery Acquisition, Data Post-Processing, Derivative Work Product Creation & Analytics, AI/ML model development, and Corresponding Data & Analytics Visualization. Serve as an internal subject matter expert, technical advisor, and client consultant, providing guidance on project execution, operational best practices, and client solutions. Responsibilities include: - Understand client specifications, deliverables, workflows, and levels of effort. - Translate client requirements into operational guidance and scalable workflows. - Develop and support process improvements, training programs, and documentation standards. - Vet and advise external contractors and project teams. - Provide technical guidance to project managers and delivery staff. - Support proposal development, contract pursuits, client engagements, and sales activities. - Present at conferences and contribute articles, blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership content. - Communicate complex technical concepts to clients, leadership, and internal stakeholders. - Research, implement, and promote industry best practices. - Support project and program implementation efforts, including team leadership and staff development as needed. - Review technical documentation for accuracy and consistency prior to distribution. - Resolve complex technical issues and provide expert recommendations. - Apply emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends to advance company capabilities. - Represent the firm as a technical expert in business development and industry forums. Client Development: Support the successful delivery of specialized projects by assisting with scope, budget, resource, and quality management. Provide technical expertise during proposal development, contract negotiations, and pursuit activities while helping secure profitable new and expanded business opportunities. What You Will Bring: Must have a BA/BS and twelve (12) years related experience years related experience. Must hav