Urban Data Scientist: GIS, Digital Twin & Analytics (Grad)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking graduates for a 24-month Advance graduate program in Abu Dhabi. You will receive structured learning, one-on-one mentoring with industry experts, and practical exposure to data analytics, GIS, simulation modelling, and smart city projects to prepare you for a leadership role in infrastructure planning.

Collaborating with Buildings & Places and Urbanism & Planning teams, you will develop and manage spatial datasets, build dashboards with Power BI and Tableau, perform spatial

Qualifications

• UAE National with a family book.
• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, GIS, or related discipline.
• Graduated their bachelor's degree 2024 onwards.
• Understanding of digital solutions, data analytics, GIS, simulation modelling, urban analytics, or smart city projects.
• Proficiency in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or QGIS.
• Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of data analytics, database management, and programming languages including Python and SQL.
• Experience in spatial analysis, predictive modelling, simulation, and data-driven decision-making within the built environment.
• Familiarity with Digital Twin, Smart Cities, City Information Modelling (CIM), BIM, and digital engineering technologies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support Buildings & Places and Urbanism & Planning teams through data analytics, digital solutions, and simulation modelling.
• Develop and manage spatial and non-spatial datasets to support planning, infrastructure, transportation, sustainability, and master planning projects.
• Utilize GIS platforms to perform spatial analysis, mapping, site suitability assessments, catchment studies, and demographic analysis.
• Build, maintain, and automate dashboards and reporting tools using Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
• Conduct data analysis and predictive modelling to inform urban development, infrastructure planning, and sustainability initiatives.
• Develop simulation models related to urban growth, mobility, population forecasting, land use, environmental impact, and asset performance.
• Integrate data from multiple sources including GIS databases, BIM models, IoT sensors, surveys, and external data providers.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by identifying innovative technologies, automation opportunities, and advanced analytical solutions.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, engineers, urban designers, and sustainability specialists to provide technical data-driven insights.
• Prepare technical reports, visualizations, maps, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance with organizational digital standards and best practices.
• Support the implementation of Digital Twin, Smart City, and CIM initiatives where applicable.

Skills

Data analytics

GIS

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, GIS or related

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

QGIS

Job description

AECOM is seeking graduates for a 24-month Advance graduate program in Abu Dhabi. You will receive structured learning, one-on-one mentoring with industry experts, and practical exposure to data analytics, GIS, simulation modelling, and smart city projects to prepare you for a leadership role in infrastructure planning.

Collaborating with Buildings & Places and Urbanism & Planning teams, you will develop and manage spatial datasets, build dashboards with Power BI and Tableau, perform spatial