Senior GIS Specialist

Hill International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International seeks a Senior GIS Specialist to lead GIS data governance and advanced spatial analyses for major infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. You will develop and maintain enterprise GIS databases, integrate GIS with BIM and CAD platforms, and support digital engineering initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors, ensuring data quality, standards, and effective stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of GIS experience in infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, FME, and Spatial Databases.
• Experience integrating GIS with BIM, CAD, Digital Twin Platforms, and Asset Management Systems.
• Knowledge of LiDAR, UAV, photogrammetry, and survey data processing.
• Understanding of infrastructure corridors, transportation networks, and land management systems.
• Ability to develop GIS standards, workflows, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS and geospatial data requirements for infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Develop, maintain, and govern enterprise GIS databases and spatial datasets.
• Integrate GIS datasets with BIM, CAD, engineering, survey, and digital twin platforms.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis for transportation, utilities, and land development projects.
• Support engineering, design, and construction teams with spatial analysis and mapping solutions.
• Establish GIS governance procedures, quality assurance processes, and metadata standards.
• Review GIS deliverables and ensure compliance with project GIS standards and data models.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and external stakeholders.
• Support digital engineering initiatives and information management strategies.

Skills

GIS expertise

Spatial analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

FME

BIM integration

CAD interoperability

LiDAR processing

Job description

As a Senior GIS Specialist, you will play a crucial role in managing GIS and geospatial data requirements for infrastructure and engineering projects. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and maintaining enterprise GIS databases and spatial datasets, ensuring compliance with project standards and data models. You will also integrate GIS datasets with various platforms, perform advanced spatial analysis, and support engineering and design teams with mapping solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage GIS and geospatial data requirements for infrastructure and engineering projects.
• Develop, maintain, and govern enterprise GIS databases and spatial datasets.
• Integrate GIS datasets with BIM, CAD, engineering, survey, and digital twin platforms.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis for transportation, utilities, and land development projects.
• Support engineering, design, and construction teams with spatial analysis and mapping solutions.
• Establish GIS governance procedures, quality assurance processes, and metadata standards.
• Review GIS deliverables and ensure compliance with project GIS standards and data models.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, surveyors, and external stakeholders.
• Support digital engineering initiatives and information management strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of GIS experience in infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, FME, and Spatial Databases.
• Experience integrating GIS with BIM, CAD, Digital Twin Platforms, and Asset Management Systems.
• Knowledge of LiDAR, UAV, photogrammetry, and survey data processing.
• Understanding of infrastructure corridors, transportation networks, and land management systems.
• Ability to develop GIS standards, workflows, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.