GIS Engineer (Saudi National)

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Job Posting

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GIS Engineer (Saudi National) to join our team . Plans, schedules, conducts, coordinates, and executes (if necessary) all phases of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project. The incumbent applies a broad knowledge of GIS packages, theory, mapping, programming, database, and principles of GIS to new applications. May supervise work assignments of lower-level GIS personnel, and/or may serve as GIS site coordinator on a small to medium-size project. Willingness to travel and/or relocate to field site is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed work plans and schedules for all phases of a GIS project. Helps to define scope of work, schedule, and procedures for project assignments.
• Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Evaluates and recommends hardware and software requirements.
• Oversees collection of field data required for project and screens available data for relevance and applicability.
• Designs (or oversees the design of) GIS, database, and analytical processes. May include system development (e.g., tailoring hardware, software, and data configurations to meet project needs).
• Designs and develops (or oversees design and development of) GIS automation processes for internal use. Modifies application code to customize automation processes.
• Utilizes various spatial analysis methods (interpolation, modeling, etc.) to depict patterns and trends of geographic data.
• Integrates hardware, software, and data. Assesses precision and accuracy of GIS data; makes decisions regarding relevance to projects. May integrate non-GIS data with GIS applications, as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots complex hardware and software problems, and develops suitable workarounds.
• Performs quality assurance on GIS deliverables, GIS processing, and execution of tasks by subordinates.
• Evaluates commercial GIS applications, and designs and develops difficult and complex GIS applications for internal use and client deliverables.
• Produces (or oversees the production of) client deliverables in both hardcopy and digital format.
• May Supervise lower-level GIS Specialists and GIS technicians assigned to project.
• May provide support for business development activities.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  
  

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or related curriculum (or equivalent)
• 8+ years of related experience.
  
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Proven ability to perform (may serve in a lead capacity)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices are required.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and be able to select and apply appropriate GIS software for use on project.
• A broad knowledge of GIS packages, theory, mapping, programming, database, and principles of GIS, and the ability to apply these principles to new applications.
• Ability to design and maintain GIS databases and other database formats such as Microsoft Access, dBase, etc.
  
  
  

Minimum Clearance Required To Start

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.