Senior GIS Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Senior GIS Engineer to manage geospatial data and provide GIS analysis for an onshore project in Sharjah, UAE. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in GIS within fields such as oil & gas or utilities. Responsibilities include leading data management and ensuring compliance with project standards. The position is office-based with travel required, offering competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on critical projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in GIS engineering within oil & gas, EPC, utilities, transportation, or infrastructure.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS (Desktop, Pro, Enterprise), QGIS, AutoCAD integration, and geospatial analysis tools.
• Experience with large-scale field development, pipelines, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead geospatial data management, GIS analysis, mapping, and support for engineering and field operations.
• Ensure GIS datasets comply with project standards and regulatory requirements.
• Produce maps and visualizations for engineering and construction teams.

Skills

GIS Data Management

GIS Analysis

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Survey Engineering, Civil Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

PostGIS

Job description

Overview

Wood is recruiting for a Senior GIS Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit, leading geospatial data management, GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial decision‑support for a major onshore brownfield project in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE with travel required.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior GIS Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business.

Key Objectives

The Senior GIS Engineer is responsible for leading geospatial data management, GIS analysis, mapping, and spatial decision‑support across multidisciplinary engineering and field operations. This role ensures that GIS datasets, workflows, and systems are accurate, compliant, and optimized to support project planning, construction, environmental management, land activities, and asset integrity.

Key Responsibilities

1. GIS Data Management & Governance
   • Lead the collection, validation, and management of spatial datasets including pipelines, well pads, facilities, land boundaries, utilities, and environmental layers.
   • Maintain enterprise geodatabases, version control, metadata standards, and data integrity.
   • Ensure GIS datasets comply with project standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
2. GIS Analysis & Spatial Modelling
   • Execute advanced spatial analysis (buffering, network analysis, terrain modeling, proximity analysis).
   • Support engineering and construction teams with route selection, corridor analysis, site suitability studies, and environmental constraint mapping.
   • Perform topographic, cadastral, and land-use analysis to support planning and permitting.
3. Mapping & Visualization
   • Produce high‑quality maps, plans, dashboards, and web‑GIS visualizations for engineering, construction, and management teams.
   • Develop thematic maps and custom map products for field operations, environmental teams, HSE, asset management, and logistics.
   • Build and maintain interactive dashboards using ArcGIS Dashboard, ArcGIS Experience Builder, or Power BI (geo‑integrated).
4. System Integration & Technology
   • Integrate GIS with engineering tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation), asset management systems, SCADA, CMMS, and survey systems.
   • Work with GPS, drones/UAV data, satellite imagery, LiDAR datasets, and remote sensing workflows.
   • Manage web GIS platforms (ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, ArcGIS Online, QGIS Server).
5. Support to Engineering & Construction
   • Provide GIS support for pipeline routing, road and utility planning, construction work fronts, and area development plans.
   • Deliver GIS inputs for design reviews, FEED, detailed engineering, and construction planning.
   • Assist construction and field teams with spatial data for site access, plot plans, excavation planning, and material laydown areas.
6. QA/QC & Compliance
   • Implement QA/QC on spatial data, ensuring accuracy of coordinates, attributes, projections, and geometry.
   • Maintain compliance with survey standards, coordinate reference systems, geodetic frameworks, and project spatial standards.
   • Review third‑party GIS datasets, ensuring alignment with client standards.
7. Stakeholder Coordination
   • Liaise with engineering, pipeline, civil, environmental, HSE, and construction teams to understand GIS needs.
   • Coordinate with survey contractors, government bodies, and land authorities.
   • Lead workshops, provide training, and support junior GIS engineers/technicians.
8. Reporting & Documentation
   • Prepare GIS reports, analytics summaries, map books, and spatial documentation for project delivery.
   • Maintain documentation of workflows, geodatabases, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
   • Support management with decision‑making through GIS‑driven insights.

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Survey Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in GIS engineering within oil & gas, EPC, utilities, transportation, or infrastructure.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS (Desktop, Pro, Enterprise), QGIS, AutoCAD integration, and geospatial analysis tools.
• Experience working on large-scale field development, pipelines, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in:
  • ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS Desktop
  • ArcGIS Portal / Enterprise
  • QGIS & open‑source tools
  • AutoCAD & engineering drawing integration
  • Spatial databases (PostGIS, SQL Server, SDE)
  • GPS, total station, drone/UAV data processing
  • Remote sensing (imagery classification, raster processing)
• Strong understanding of projections (UTM, WGS84), geodetic systems, and coordinate transformations.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership skills with ability to guide junior GIS staff.