Senior GIS Specialist: Geospatial Data & BIM Integration

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to join its Digital Engineering team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will manage spatial data, perform advanced analyses, and lead GIS execution planning to support infrastructure, utilities, and urban development projects across the UAE.

Responsibilities include GIS data governance, GIS–BIM integration using ArcGIS Pro, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and Revit, and developing automated workflows with Python and FME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS/ Geography/ Geomatics or Engineering.
• 12+ years GIS experience in AEC industry.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Enterprise/ ArcGIS Online and CAD tools (AutoCAD). Abu Dhabi experience preferred.

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, and interoperability workflows.
• Maintain and update Enterprise Geodatabases (SDE) using SQL Server or PostGIS.
• 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.
• Publish and manage authoritative GIS services within ArcGIS Enterprise Portal.
• Support GIS team members with technical guidance and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Spatial analysis

GIS-BIM integration

Python scripting

Education

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

Master Degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD

FME

PostGIS

SQL Server

Civil 3D

InfraWorks

Revit

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to join its Digital Engineering team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will manage spatial data, perform advanced analyses, and lead GIS execution planning to support infrastructure, utilities, and urban development projects across the UAE.

Responsibilities include GIS data governance, GIS–BIM integration using ArcGIS Pro, Civil 3D, InfraWorks, and Revit, and developing automated workflows with Python and FME.