Senior GIS Specialist

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to join our Digital Engineering team in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on spatial data management, analysis, and digital delivery across infrastructure, utilities, and stormwater programs in the UAE.

You will manage GIS activities, perform advanced spatial analyses, implement GIS Execution Plans, and maintain Enterprise Geodatabases. Collaboration with engineering/BIM teams and GIS automation using Python will be key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics or Engineering.
• Minimum 12+ years of GIS experience in the AEC industry.
• Proficient in GIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online) and CAD (AutoCAD).
• Abu Dhabi experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS activities for infrastructure, utilities, transportation, and urban development projects.
• Perform spatial and network analyses such as catchment, service area, and terrain modeling.
• Prepare and implement GIS Execution Plans (GEPs) including data standards, QA/QC procedures, and interoperability workflows aligned with AD-SDI, USDM, and WA-726-4.
• Maintain and update Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE) using SQL Server or PostGIS, ensuring data quality and accessibility.
• Execute GIS-BIM integration using ArcGIS Pro, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and Revit.
• Develop and automate geospatial workflows using Python (ArcPy, GDAL) and FME.
• Create ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder applications for project monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering, BIM, and planning teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Publish and manage authoritative GIS services within ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• Support GIS team members with technical guidance and contribute to Parsons' digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Esri GIS Certificate

BIM-GIS integration

3D GIS

GeoAI

Infrastructure workflows

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics or Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD

FME

Python

Job description

Job Description

Senior GIS Specialist | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for a Senior GIS Specialist to join our Digital Engineering team in Abu Dhabi.

The position focuses on spatial data management, analysis, and digital delivery within infrastructure, utilities, and stormwater programs across the UAE.

The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in spatial analysis, GIS-BIM integration (2+ years), and GIS Execution Planning (GEP) to support geospatial workflows and ensure data-driven decision-making throughout all project stages.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage GIS activities for infrastructure, utilities, transportation, and urban development projects.


• Perform spatial and network analyses such as catchment, service area, and terrain modeling.


• Prepare and implement GIS Execution Plans (GEPs) including data standards, QA/QC procedures, and interoperability workflows aligned with AD-SDI, USDM, and WA-726-4.


• Maintain and update Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE) using SQL Server or PostGIS, ensuring data quality and accessibility.


• Execute GIS-BIM integration using ArcGIS Pro, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and Revit.


• Develop and automate geospatial workflows using Python (ArcPy, GDAL) and FME.


• Create ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder applications for project monitoring and reporting.


• Coordinate with engineering, BIM, and planning teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment with project requirements.


• Publish and manage authoritative GIS services within ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.


• Support GIS team members with technical guidance and contribute to Parsons' digital transformation initiatives.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree (Master Degree or higher preferred) in GIS, Geography, Geomatics or Engineering


• Minimum 12+ years of GIS experience in the AEC industry.


• Proficient in GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online), CAD (AutoCAD).


• Abu Dhabi experience

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Esri GIS Certificate/ ArcGISceritficate


• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, FME, and Python


• Experience with BIM-GIS integration, 3D GIS, and GeoAI


• Understanding of infrastructure planning, urban development, and engineering workflows

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!