GIS Engineer (Saudi National)

Overview

Job Description

• The GIS Engineer will be responsible for supporting spatial data management, mapping, and geospatial analysis across the project's portfolio.
• The role is crucial for integrating GIS technologies into heritage-sensitive urban planning and project execution.
• Working closely with planning, engineering, and construction teams, the GIS Engineer will ensure accurate geospatial information is available for asset management, design validation, utilities coordination, and stakeholder reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases to support ongoing and future phases of the project.
• Generate detailed and high-quality maps to visualize project information, asset locations, and infrastructure networks.
• Support site planning, infrastructure layout, and utility coordination using spatial data overlays and analysis.
• Perform geospatial analysis to support design decisions, heritage impact assessments, and construction logistics.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure geospatial data aligns with architectural and civil layouts.
• Provide GIS input for stakeholder presentations, permit documentation, and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with authorities including JHD to ensure spatial data compliance with heritage preservation zones and regulatory boundaries.
• Assist in integrating GIS layers into the PMIS and EDMS platforms for centralized information management.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and drone-based surveys when required.
• Maintain metadata standards and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and version control.
• Support spatial analysis for risk identification, environmental constraints, and urban zoning.
• Provide training and technical support on GIS tools to project staff and consultants.
• Prepare documentation for GIS workflows, procedures, and data handover at project closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics Engineering, Survey Engineering, or a closely related field (mandatory).
• Master's Degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related spatial discipline (preferred).
• Minimum 8 to 12 years of professional experience in a GIS engineering or geospatial technical role.
• Experience on land development, cadastral, 3D digital twin, survey, or urban planning projects in Saudi Arabia (preferred).
• Prior exposure to PMC (Project Management Consultancy) roles or contractor deliverable review functions.
• Experience in Al Balad, Jeddah, or similar historic urban areas with complex boundary and survey conditions (advantage).
• Direct working experience with Tanmia (the Saudi Land Authority) data and processes or Amanah digital submission platforms (e.g., Baladi) (advantage).