Senior GIS Data Engineer

QUANT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior GIS Data Engineer to drive the future of location-aware solutions. In this pivotal role, you will transform raw location data into actionable insights, clean maps, and smart spatial infrastructure. Your expertise in GIS analysis and satellite imagery will be essential as you design and maintain data pipelines, lead GIS workflows, and utilize cutting-edge tools like ArcGIS and QGIS. Join a forward-thinking team where your passion for geospatial storytelling will shape the future of urban planning and environmental management. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the world of geospatial data, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10 years in GIS roles with urban planning or environmental management experience.
• Deep experience with ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data pipelines for spatial datasets and satellite imagery.
• Lead GIS workflows from data processing to interactive maps.

Skills

GIS Analysis

Spatial Data Management

Python Scripting

ArcGIS

QGIS

Data Validation

Georeferencing

Cartography

Education

Degree in Geography

Degree in Geomatics

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS Suite

QGIS

AutoCAD

GeoPandas

ArcPy

Job description

We’re building next-gen, location-aware solutions—and we’re looking for a Senior GIS Data Engineer who lives and breathes maps, spatial data, and geotechnical storytelling. You’ll be at the core of our geospatial stack—transforming raw location data into actionable insights, clean maps, and smart spatial infrastructure. If you're experienced in GIS analysis, satellite imagery, and have a passion for building scalable, spatially-aware systems, you'll thrive here.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Design, build, and maintain data pipelines for spatial datasets, integrating sources like satellite imagery, AutoCAD drawings, and map servers.
2. Lead end-to-end GIS workflows—from raw data processing to interactive maps and spatial dashboards.
3. Work with tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, ArcGIS Online, and WMS to analyze and visualize land use, infrastructure, and environmental data.
4. Conduct spatial data cleaning, transformation, and validation using Python (GeoPandas, Pandas) and ArcGIS tools.
5. Maintain and update geodatabases, shapefiles, feature classes, and manage attribute schemas for ongoing projects.
6. Handle georeferencing, digitization, utility network analysis, and format conversions (e.g., AutoCAD to GIS, KMZ, Shapefile).
7. Stay up-to-date with GIS trends such as remote sensing, spatial modeling, and data standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Geography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, GIS, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10 years in GIS roles, ideally involving urban planning, infrastructure, hydrology, or environmental management.
• Deep experience with ArcGIS suite, QGIS, and other geospatial tools.
• Solid scripting skills in Python for automating geospatial workflows (ArcPy, GeoPandas).
• Strong command of spatial databases SQL, shapefile management, schema/domain creation, and data validation.
• Skilled in digitizing, georeferencing, cartography, and thematic mapping.
• Solid knowledge of DEM/DTM analysis, catchment area planning, and land classification.
• Experience with AutoCAD GIS workflows, spatial data conversions, and integrating diverse geospatial formats.
• Familiarity with coordinate system transformations (Lat/Long, UTM, local grid systems).
• Proficient in using ArcGIS Toolboxes and setting symbology/style rules for feature classes.
• Able to produce high-quality maps, GIS reports, and maintain geospatial documentation.