Senior GIS & CAD Specialist for Bridges & Infrastructure

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a GIS Specialist to develop, manage, and analyze geospatial data for bridges and infrastructure. You will build and maintain geodatabases, generate maps, and support engineering, survey, and construction teams with accurate spatial information and dashboards.

The role emphasizes data integrity, CAD/BIM integration, and reporting across milestones, with opportunities to contribute to digital twin initiatives and asset management within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, Geospatial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in GIS, Geomatics, or Spatial Sciences is advantageous.
• Professional GIS certifications such as Esri Technical Certification are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain GIS databases, geodatabases, and spatial datasets for bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Establish GIS standards, workflows, and quality control procedures to ensure data integrity and consistency.
• Collect, validate, organize, and maintain geospatial data from survey, engineering, utility, environmental, and construction teams.
• Ensure accurate integration of GIS data from multiple project stakeholders.
• Produce detailed thematic maps and geospatial analyses for bridge and infrastructure planning.
• Develop route alignment mapping and infrastructure corridor visualization products.
• Maintain geospatial records of construction progress and completed works.
• Analyze spatial relationships between bridges, road networks, utilities, and surrounding developments.
• Generate GIS reports, dashboards, web maps, and visualizations for project stakeholders.
• Prepare graphical presentations and maps for progress meetings and client reviews.
• Support engineering and design teams through geospatial data analysis and model development.
• Integrate GIS datasets with CAD and BIM environments to support project delivery.
• Verify spatial accuracy of engineering and construction data.
• Track and manage GIS information throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Develop asset inventories and geospatial databases for bridge components and infrastructure systems.
• Support digital handover requirements and asset management programs.
• Maintain accurate records of completed infrastructure assets for future operation and maintenance.
• Develop GIS tools, applications, and dashboards to improve project reporting and decision-making.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and smart infrastructure solutions.
• Contribute to GIS-enabled project management and construction monitoring systems.
• Assist with implementation of digital twin, BIM-GIS integration, and geospatial data visualization initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure all GIS deliverables comply with project standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Conduct quality checks on geospatial datasets and mapping outputs.
• Maintain data security, version control, and document management procedures.
• Participate in project audits and data reviews.

Skills

Spatial analysis

Data accuracy

Visualization

Communication

Organization

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS/Geomatics

Master's Degree in GIS/Geomatics/Spatial Sciences

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

CAD/BIM integration

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Saudi Arabia seeks a GIS Specialist to develop, manage, and analyze geospatial data for bridges and infrastructure. You will build and maintain geodatabases, generate maps, and support engineering, survey, and construction teams with accurate spatial information and dashboards.

The role emphasizes data integrity, CAD/BIM integration, and reporting across milestones, with opportunities to contribute to digital twin initiatives and asset management within multidisciplinary teams.