GIS Specialist & 3D Animator

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group is seeking a senior GIS specialist to develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases and geospatial datasets for major engineering and infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The role emphasizes spatial analysis, georeferencing, mapping, and high-quality 2D/3D visualizations.

You will integrate GIS with BIM, CAD, and engineering models, convert diverse data formats, create interactive maps and dashboards, and support planning with accurate spatial analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional GIS experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, maps, and geospatial datasets for engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Perform spatial analysis, georeferencing, mapping, and cartographic activities to support project planning and decision-making.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D visualizations, animations, and digital models for infrastructure, urban development, and capital projects.
• Integrate GIS data with BIM, CAD, and engineering models to support design coordination and project delivery.
• Convert and manage geospatial data across multiple formats (Shapefile, KML, GeoJSON, GML, CAD, SDE, etc.).
• Create interactive maps, dashboards, and visualization products for project teams and stakeholders.
• Support engineering, planning, and project management teams with accurate spatial analysis and reporting.
• Integrate land survey and field-collected data into GIS platforms.
• Ensure GIS data quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative geospatial and visualization solutions.
• Hands-on experience with data conversion and integration between GIS, CAD, BIM, and various geospatial formats.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Geospatial data management

Data conversion

Coordinate systems

3D visualization

Land surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth Pro

MapInfo

AutoCAD

Revit

3ds Max

Lumion

Twinmotion

Unreal Engine

Blender

BIM-GIS integration

Job description

• Develop, maintain, and manage GIS databases, maps, and geospatial datasets for engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Perform spatial analysis, georeferencing, mapping, and cartographic activities to support project planning and decision-making.
• Produce high-quality 2D and 3D visualizations, animations, and digital models for infrastructure, urban development, and capital projects.
• Integrate GIS data with BIM, CAD, and engineering models to support design coordination and project delivery.
• Convert and manage geospatial data across multiple formats (Shapefile, KML, GeoJSON, GML, CAD, SDE, etc.).
• Create interactive maps, dashboards, and visualization products for project teams and stakeholders.
• Support engineering, planning, and project management teams with accurate spatial analysis and reporting.
• Integrate land survey and field-collected data into GIS platforms.
• Ensure GIS data quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative geospatial and visualization solutions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Engineering, Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in GIS, preferably within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects.
• Strong experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Pro, MapInfo, or similar GIS platforms.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM-GIS integration.
• Experience in spatial analysis, geospatial database management, and GIS data visualization.
• Hands-on experience with data conversion and integration between GIS, CAD, BIM, and various geospatial formats.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, and geospatial data standards.
• Experience with 3D GIS modeling and visualization using tools such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcScene, ArcGlobe, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and integration of survey data into GIS environments.
• Experience creating professional 3D animations, fly-throughs, infrastructure visualizations, and project presentations using tools such as 3ds Max, Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, Blender, or similar visualization software.