GIS-CAD Technician - Spatial Design

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 100,440 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Tabuk location seeks a GIS-CAD Technician to manage GIS data, perform CAD drafting, and support infrastructure design with accurate mapping outputs. The role requires converting data between CAD and GIS formats, coordinating with engineers and planners, and maintaining high standards of spatial data quality.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in GIS/CAD, ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD/Civil3D proficiency, and a strong ability to manage projections, datums, and data metadata.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with GIS and CAD platforms.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, master planning, urban planning, or large development projects.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online; strong AutoCAD and Civil3D skills.
• Ability to manage CAD‑to‑GIS data conversions with attention to scale, projection systems, and attributes.

Responsibilities

• Convert and translate data between CAD (DWG/DXF) and GIS (shapefiles, geodatabases).
• Check spatial alignment, projections, datums, geometry, and attributes before sharing data.
• Create/update MAPS, site plans, utility plans, and exhibits.
• Support engineers, planners, and managers with accurate mapping outputs for reviews.
• Populate and manage spatial databases with metadata standards and version control.
• Perform QA/QC on geometry, attribution, topology, and drawing references.
• Draft and modify 2D CAD layouts and civil design details.
• Carry out basic spatial analysis: overlays, buffers, and constraint mapping.
• Collaborate with GIS Analysts, CAD Managers, Design Engineers to resolve data issues.
• Maintain organized project folders, templates, layers, and datasets.
• Assist in integrating GIS outputs with CAD to support master planning and utilities coordination.
• Use digital tools to improve accuracy, speed, and traceability in mapping and data management.

Skills

GIS data management

CAD drafting

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD

Civil3D

DWG conversion

DXF conversion

Shapefiles

Geodatabases

Spatial database maintenance

Coordinate systems

Map projections

Datums

Spatial data structures

Metadata standards

Thematic mapping

Utility network drafting

Site plan drafting

2D layouts

Spatial analysis

Buffer analysis

Data overlays

Constraint mapping

FME

Python scripting

BIM-GIS coordination

Infrastructure mapping

Master planning support

Engineering drawing support

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, Surveying, or related technical field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

AutoCAD

Civil3D

FME

Python scripting

DWG conversion

DXF conversion

Geodatabases

Job description

GIS-CAD Technician - Spatial Design

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: CAD-Drafting
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

GIS-CAD Technician - Spatial Design in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia is a Civil Engineering hiring opportunity focused on GIS data management, CAD drafting, spatial mapping, and engineering design support for major infrastructure and master-planning developments. The role is suited for a technically strong GIS and CAD professional who can manage spatial datasets, convert design information accurately, support multidisciplinary engineering teams, and produce reliable mapping outputs for large-scale project delivery.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Tabuk
Industry: Civil Engineering
Salary: 9000-15000 (estimated; confirm with employer)

Role Context

This GIS-CAD Technician will support the connection between engineering drawings and geographic information systems, helping project teams maintain accurate spatial data, coordinated layouts, and dependable mapping records. The position strengthens infrastructure planning by ensuring that CAD files, GIS layers, coordinate systems, and project databases remain clean, aligned, and usable across design, utilities, planning, and construction disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert and translate data between CAD formats such as DWG and DXF and GIS formats such as shapefiles, geodatabases, and related spatial datasets.
• Check spatial alignment, coordinate projections, datums, geometry quality, and attribute accuracy before sharing project information with technical teams.
• Create, update, and maintain thematic maps, spatial layouts, exhibits, site plans, utility plans, and project presentation materials.
• Support engineers, planners, and project managers with accurate mapping outputs for design reviews, client meetings, reporting, and field coordination.
• Populate, update, and manage spatial databases while maintaining project metadata standards, layer naming discipline, and document control requirements.
• Perform QA/QC checks on geometry, attribution, topology, drawing references, and spatial records to reduce data errors and design coordination issues.
• Draft and modify 2D CAD layouts, site drawings, utility networks, civil plans, and design details based on sketches, survey information, field data, and technical specifications.
• Carry out basic spatial analysis tasks including overlays, buffers, selection queries, constraint mapping, and site suitability support.
• Work with GIS Analysts, CAD Managers, Design Engineers, and project delivery teams to resolve data conversion issues and improve file-sharing workflows.
• Maintain organized project folders, drawing references, map templates, spatial layers, and version‑controlled datasets.
• Assist in integrating GIS outputs with CAD design packages to support infrastructure planning, utilities coordination, and master‑planning studies.
• Use digital tools to improve accuracy, speed, and traceability in mapping, drafting, and geospatial data management tasks.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, Surveying, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience working with both GIS and CAD platforms.
• Practical experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, master planning, urban planning, civil engineering, or large development projects.
• Strong ability to manage CAD‑to‑GIS and GIS‑to‑CAD data conversion with careful attention to scale, coordinates, projection systems, and attribute structure.
• Proficiency in ESRI platforms, especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficiency in Autodesk tools, particularly AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, datums, spatial data structures, geodatabases, and metadata requirements.
• Experience with FME, Python scripting, or geospatial data automation is a strong advantage.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, site sketches, utility information, survey data, and project specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with the discipline to detect errors in layers, symbols, geometry, attributes, and drawing outputs.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple mapping, drafting, and data requests under tight deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for coordination with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.

Skills Set

• GIS data management
• CAD drafting
• ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• AutoCAD
• Civil3D
• DWG conversion
• DXF conversion
• Shapefiles
• Geodatabases
• Spatial database maintenance
• Coordinate systems
• Map projections
• Datums
• Spatial data structures
• Attribute management
• Geometry QA/QC
• Metadata standards
• Thematic mapping
• Utility network drafting
• Site plan drafting
• 2D layouts
• Spatial analysis
• Buffer analysis
• Data overlays
• Constraint mapping
• FME
• Python scripting
• BIM‑GIS coordination
• Infrastructure mapping
• Master planning support
• Engineering drawing support

Why Join Us

This position offers the chance to work with Parsons Corporation on major infrastructure and master‑planning projects in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, where accurate spatial data and coordinated design information are essential to successful delivery. It is a strong opportunity for a GIS and CAD technician who wants to build experience on high‑profile developments, use advanced geospatial and drafting tools, and grow within a global engineering environment.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation supports complex infrastructure, urban development, transportation, utilities, and engineering programs across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The company brings together technical design capability, digital delivery systems, project management, and disciplined data workflows to help clients deliver accurate, coordinated, and future‑ready built environment solutions.