GIS Specialist - Rail Geospatial Systems

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd seeks an experienced GIS Specialist to manage and analyze complex spatial information for rail and infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The role requires strong ArcGIS expertise, geodatabases, and integration with BIM and asset management systems.

The successful candidate will transform project and asset data into structured geospatial datasets, support engineering studies, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to enable informed infrastructure decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geomatics/Surveying/Geography/Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional GIS experience with 5+ years on rail/metro/infrastructure projects.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, spatial databases, geodatabase development, mapping and geospatial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and analyze GIS datasets supporting rail, metro, transportation, and infrastructure projects.
• Create maps and spatial outputs using ArcGIS and related technologies.
• Design and maintain project geodatabases and spatial database structures.
• Coordinate GIS requirements with engineers, BIM specialists, survey teams, asset management and project managers.
• Prepare technical reports and supporting geospatial documentation for project teams and clients.
• Integrate geospatial information with BIM models, engineering systems and asset management platforms.
• Validate data quality and ensure consistent, usable GIS datasets across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Geographic Information Systems

GIS

ArcGIS

Geodatabase development

Spatial database management

Spatial data analysis

Geospatial analysis

Digital mapping

Infrastructure mapping

Rail GIS

Metro GIS

Geospatial data integration

GIS database design

GIS systems architecture

Spatial data management

GIS application development

GIS application evaluation

BIM integration

GIS and BIM integration

Engineering systems integration

Asset management platforms

Geomatics

Survey data integration

Spatial data validation

Geospatial data quality

Technical reporting

Infrastructure asset information

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geomatics/Surveying/Geography/Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Geodatabases

Spatial databases

BIM

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: GIS Specialist - Rail Geospatial Systems

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Engineering

Function: Systems

Experience: Minimum 12 years, including 5 years on major rail, metro, or infrastructure projects

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

GIS Specialist - Rail Geospatial Systems in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Engineering opportunity for an experienced geospatial professional specializing in ArcGIS, spatial databases, geodatabase development, mapping, geospatial analysis, and integrated infrastructure information systems. AECOM is hiring for this on-site role to manage and analyze complex spatial information while connecting GIS datasets with BIM, engineering, and asset management platforms supporting major rail and infrastructure projects.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Engineering

Function: Systems

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The GIS Specialist will transform complex project and asset information into structured geospatial datasets that support engineering analysis, planning, coordination, and infrastructure decision-making. The role extends beyond conventional mapping into geodatabase design, spatial systems architecture, GIS application evaluation, and integration with BIM and asset management environments. Accurate spatial information will help multidisciplinary teams understand project conditions, coordinate infrastructure interfaces, and maintain dependable location-based data throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and analyze GIS datasets supporting rail, metro, transportation, and infrastructure projects.
• Create sophisticated maps and spatial outputs using ArcGIS and associated geospatial technologies.
• Design, develop, configure, and maintain project geodatabases and spatial database structures.
• Compile information from multiple technical sources and convert it into consistent, quality-controlled GIS datasets.
• Perform spatial analysis to support engineering studies, infrastructure planning, asset information, and project decision-making.
• Apply GIS database, mapping, spreadsheet, and analytical software to complex project requirements.
• Integrate geospatial information with BIM models, engineering systems, and asset management platforms.
• Establish effective workflows for exchanging data between GIS and other digital engineering environments.
• Develop approaches for geospatial data integration across multiple project disciplines and information sources.
• Support the architecture of GIS systems required to manage complex infrastructure and asset information.
• Evaluate commercial GIS applications and determine their suitability for project and client requirements.
• Contribute to the design and development of GIS applications for internal workflows and client deliverables.
• Perform data validation and quality checks to improve spatial accuracy, consistency, completeness, and usability.
• Coordinate GIS requirements with engineers, BIM specialists, survey teams, asset management personnel, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, analytical outputs, maps, and supporting geospatial documentation for project teams and clients.
• Resolve GIS data, database, mapping, and integration issues independently while escalating unusual technical problems where specialist guidance is required.
• Maintain structured spatial information so that project teams can efficiently retrieve, analyze, and reuse geospatial data throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline and possess at least 12 years of professional GIS experience. A minimum of 5 years supporting major rail, metro, or infrastructure projects is required. Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS, spatial database management, geodatabase development, mapping, and geospatial analysis is central to the position. The role particularly suits professionals who have moved beyond standalone GIS production into integrated digital engineering environments. Demonstrated experience connecting GIS data with BIM, engineering systems, and asset management platforms is therefore important. Candidates should also demonstrate advanced competency in geospatial data integration and systems architecture, strong analytical capability, accurate technical reporting, and the ability to coordinate GIS requirements across multiple technical stakeholders.

Skills Set

• Geographic Information Systems
• GIS
• ArcGIS
• Geodatabase development
• Spatial database management
• Spatial data analysis
• Geospatial analysis
• Digital mapping
• Infrastructure mapping
• Rail GIS
• Metro GIS
• Geospatial data integration
• GIS database design
• GIS systems architecture
• Spatial data management
• GIS application development
• GIS application evaluation
• BIM integration
• GIS and BIM integration
• Engineering systems integration
• Asset management platforms
• Geomatics
• Survey data integration
• Spatial data validation
• Geospatial data quality
• Technical reporting
• Infrastructure asset information
• Multidisciplinary coordination

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's expanding rail and infrastructure programs are increasing the importance of connected geospatial, BIM, engineering, and asset information. This position provides the opportunity to apply advanced GIS expertise within complex digital project environments where spatial intelligence contributes directly to engineering coordination and infrastructure decision-making. The role also offers exposure to multidisciplinary project teams and increasingly sophisticated approaches to digital infrastructure delivery.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting organization providing engineering, design, planning, program management, and construction management services. Its multidisciplinary teams use geospatial technologies, digital engineering, and integrated project information to support the planning, delivery, and long-term management of major transportation and infrastructure assets.