[Remote] Telecom Principal Engineer-Geospatial

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TEKsystems is partnering with a leading telecommunications client to build a strategic team focused on network capacity planning and market expansion. The role involves analyzing geospatial and consumer datasets to identify market opportunities and translating that analysis into actionable investment recommendations for infrastructure growth.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze geospatial and consumer datasets to identify market opportunities and infrastructure gapsBuild and present business cases that translate spatial analysis into actionable investment recommendationsDevelop and maintain spatial models to support strategic planning and network expansion analysisWrite and optimize complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate large datasets from internal and cloud-based sourcesBuild automated Python scripts and workflows for data cleaning, transformation, and analysisCreate dashboards, maps, and reports that communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersValidate and cross-reference internal datasets to ensure accuracy and consistencyProactively identify data gaps and drive resolution across internal teams and systemsCollaborate with engineering, planning, and strategy teams to align insights with business goalsSkillsDirect GIS experience within the telecommunications industry- THIS IS A MUSTAbility to write code in both Python and SQLDemonstrated initiative in translating geospatial analysis into business cases, investment decisions, or strategic recommendations — proactively surfacing insights that drive action, not just responding to requestsTelecom industry GIS experience — mandatoryProficiency in Python for data processing, automation, and analysisAdvanced SQL skills for querying and managing large relational datasetsHands-on experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo, or similar)Ability to build a business narrative around geospatial findings and present to leadershipExperience working with large-scale geospatial and consumer datasetsStrong initiative — you chase down answers, you don't wait to be pointed at themExperience supporting network planning, capacity strategy, or infrastructure investment decisionsFamiliarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) tools and environmentsBackground in consumer segmentation, demographic overlays, or competitive analysisExperience building visualizations and dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, or GIS-integrated platforms)Exposure to cloud migration or modernization initiatives within a telecom environmentBenefitsMedical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Company OverviewAt TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America, It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.teksystems.com.