GIS Specialist

WSP; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Jeddah is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist to support major transportation, road and utility infrastructure projects. You will manage, maintain, and analyze geospatial data to support construction supervision, asset management, and project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include developing GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets; producing high-quality maps, dashboards, and spatial reports; coordinating utility data; and ensuring data quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years GIS experience, preferably on infrastructure projects.
• Mandatory experience within Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Proven experience with engineering consultancy firms.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for infrastructure projects.
• Support transportation, roads, utilities, and drainage projects through geospatial analysis and mapping.
• Integrate survey, utility, engineering, and construction data into GIS platforms.
• Produce GIS maps, drawings, dashboards, and spatial reports for project teams and clients.
• Support utility coordination, asset inventories, and infrastructure mapping activities.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of geospatial data from contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage GIS data standards, metadata, and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, engineers, and supervision teams for accurate spatial representation.
• Support preparation of as-built GIS records and digital asset databases.
• Perform spatial analysis to support planning, progress monitoring, and decisions.
• Assist GIS workflows and data management processes.
• Support client reporting requirements and geospatial data submissions throughout project delivery.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geomatics

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

QGIS

Geodatabases

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist to support the delivery of major transportation, road, and utility infrastructure projects in Jeddah. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial data to support construction supervision, asset management, utility coordination, and project reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for infrastructure projects.
• Support transportation, roads, utilities, and drainage projects through geospatial analysis and mapping.
• Integrate survey, utility, engineering, and construction data into GIS platforms.
• Produce high-quality GIS maps, drawings, dashboards, and spatial reports for project teams and clients.
• Support utility coordination, asset inventories, and infrastructure mapping activities.
• Verify the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of geospatial data received from contractors and stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain GIS data standards, metadata, and quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with land surveyors, engineers, and site supervision teams to ensure accurate spatial representation of project assets.
• Support the preparation of as-built GIS records and digital asset databases.
• Perform spatial analysis to support project planning, progress monitoring, and decision-making.
• Assist in the development and implementation of GIS workflows and data management processes.
• Support client reporting requirements and geospatial data submissions throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of GIS experience, preferably on infrastructure projects.
• Mandatory experience within Saudi Arabia (KSA).
• Proven experience working with engineering consultancy firms.
• Strong experience supporting transportation, roads, highways, utilities, and infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and related GIS applications.
• Experience managing geodatabases, spatial analysis, data conversion, and map production.
• Knowledge of survey data integration, coordinate systems, and geospatial data management practices.
• Experience supporting construction supervision and infrastructure delivery projects is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

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