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About the Role

Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services, is seeking a highly experienced GIS Engineer to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to supporting spatial data management, mapping, and geospatial analysis across Egis's diverse project portfolio within the region. The GIS Engineer will play a crucial part in integrating advanced GIS technologies into heritage-sensitive urban planning and project execution, ensuring accurate geospatial information is leveraged for effective asset management, design validation, utilities coordination, and comprehensive stakeholder reporting. Egis is committed to delivering complex development projects that stimulate economic growth and enhance quality of life, all while upholding principles of sustainable development. The GIS Engineer will collaborate closely with planning, engineering, and construction teams to uphold these standards and contribute to the successful delivery of projects within this dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update GIS databases to support ongoing and future project phases.
• Generate detailed and high-quality maps to visualize project information, asset locations, and infrastructure networks.
• Support site planning, infrastructure layout, and utility coordination through the application of spatial data overlays and analysis.
• Perform geospatial analysis to inform design decisions, heritage impact assessments, and construction logistics.
• Coordinate with design and engineering teams to ensure geospatial data aligns seamlessly with architectural and civil layouts.
• Provide essential GIS input for stakeholder presentations, permit documentation, and progress reporting.
• Collaborate with relevant authorities, including JHD, to ensure spatial data compliance with heritage preservation zones and regulatory boundaries.
• Assist in the integration of GIS layers into Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) for centralized information management.
• Conduct field data collection using GPS and drone-based surveys as required.
• Maintain metadata standards and ensure data accuracy, consistency, and effective version control.
• Support spatial analysis for the identification of risks, environmental constraints, and urban zoning considerations.
• Provide training and technical support on GIS tools and methodologies to project staff and consultants.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation for GIS workflows, procedures, and data handover upon project completion.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics Engineering, Survey Engineering, or a closely related field is mandatory.
• A Master's Degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related spatial discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 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 within Saudi Arabia is preferred.
• Prior exposure to Project Management Consultancy (PMC) roles or contractor deliverable review functions is advantageous.
• Experience working within historic urban areas with complex boundary and survey conditions is considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Spatial Data Management, Mapping, and Geospatial Analysis.
• Expertise in GIS Databases, Asset Management, and Design Validation.
• Strong capabilities in Utilities Coordination and Stakeholder Reporting.
• Skilled in Site Planning, Infrastructure Layout, and Heritage Impact Assessments.
• Experience with Construction Logistics, Permit Documentation, and Progress Reporting.
• Knowledge of Spatial Data Compliance, PMIS Integration, and EDMS Integration.
• Competence in Field Data Collection using GPS and Drone-based Surveys.
• Adherence to Metadata Standards, ensuring Data Accuracy, Data Consistency, and Version Control.
• Ability to support Risk Identification, Environmental Constraints analysis, and Urban Zoning studies.
• Experience in providing GIS Training and Technical Support.
• Familiarity with GIS Workflows, Procedures, and Data Handover processes.
• Excellent Communication and Teamwork skills.
• Strong Problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves close collaboration with planning, engineering, and construction teams, requiring strong teamwork and communication skills to contribute to the successful delivery of complex development projects in a dynamic market.