Senior GIS Specialist

The company is looking for an amazingly talented Senior GIS Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support projects through advanced geospatial analysis, data management, and the development of high-quality GIS mapping and applications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Updating, maintaining, and enhancing geospatial databases to ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide spatial data, analysis, and insights that support effective decision-making.
• Creating, reviewing, and maintaining digital GIS maps for various project needs.
• Developing custom GIS applications and tools to solve identified spatial problems.
• Assisting in the installation, configuration, and management of enterprise GIS portals and server environments.
• Supporting the preparation and execution of GIS implementation and management plans at program and project levels.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior team members.

Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of GIS fundamentals and proficiency in GIS software/database packages.
• Knowledge of QA/QC practices, geoprocessing techniques, and data management standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in geospatial contexts.
• Ability to design, manage, and implement spatial databases and data model structures.
• Skilled in web services, mobile GIS applications, and the ability to automate tasks using Python or similar languages.

Desired Skills

• GIS-related professional certification (e.g., GISP, Esri certifications).
• Experience mentoring and guiding lower-level GIS team members.
• Familiarity with DM / RTA / DEWA requirements is considered an advantage.