Railways for the world of tomorrow!
DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB group, a world leading global railway com-pany with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With our sus-tainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future suc-cess of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience and our infrastructure pro-jects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.
We are seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist as part of DB Engineering and Consulting GmbH, Riyadh Branch. In your role, you will be providing high-level technical sup-port to the Project team experts and coordinate all different involved parties related to GIS mapping and Application Development (Desktop, Web and Mobile).
The job opening is located in Riyadh, KSA and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.
Responsibilities:
- Managing, analyzing and interpreting spatial data to support various projects and decision-making process.
- Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to create maps, analyze spatial in-formation, and provide insights that aid in planning and problem-solving across different de-partments.
- Operate and maintain GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar platforms.
- Ensure GIS systems are up-to-date and functioning efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to GIS tools and applications.
- Coordinating the experts of DB E&C sub consultant as they provide GIS and Modeling exper-tise as well as the two traffic survey sub consultants and DB E&C experts.
- Undertaking analysis of data and geographic information as needed to show progress.
- Provide recommendations to the Project Team on the GIS database(s) needs.
- Cross-check data collected in the field and developing dynamic links between Database(s) and GIS data and ensuring regular updates and solving eventual discrepancies.
- Ensuring that the produced reports/maps meet the requirements of the Project;
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent expe-rience).
- Certification in GIS (e.g., GISP) or related professional certification.
- 10-12 years of experience on similar position.
- Having knowledge in GIS Mapping and Application Development (Desktop, Web and Mobile).
- Familiarity with web mapping technologies and development.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R is a plus.
- Having knowledge in simulation software like ArcGIS, QGIS Software, spatial data analysis and other software GIS-related activities as required.
- Fluency in English. Arabic language advantage.
- Experience in railway and transportation projects would be an advantage.
- Experience with working with authorities in the Middle East would be an advantage.