Omada Rail Systems is hiring a GIS Specialist on a permanent contract to join our Project Management Office (PMO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a mid-senior level position focused on supporting infrastructure and urban development through advanced spatial technologies.
**About the Company:**
Omada Rail Systems, in partnership with Egis, is part of a globally recognized team delivering cutting-edge engineering, construction, and mobility services. With 19,500 employees across 100 countries, we are committed to creating sustainable, intelligent infrastructure. Our Middle East operations span 8 countries and 3,500+ staff, delivering 700+ projects that enhance the quality of life and enable regional growth.
**Role Overview:**
As a GIS Specialist, you will contribute to the success of our landscape development and infrastructure projects through spatial data analysis, map creation, and GIS solutions development.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and maintain GIS databases, maps, and spatial analyses for planning and design efforts.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and urban planners to integrate GIS into project workflows.
- Perform advanced spatial analyses and produce visualizations for reports and presentations.
- Manage large, complex datasets related to land use, zoning, and infrastructure networks.
- Support planning and decision-making with GIS insights for the PMO and related stakeholders.
- Build GIS-based tools and dashboards to streamline operations and project tracking.
- Keep current with technologies related to urban forestry, smart asset management, and sustainability.
- Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian urban planning and GIS standards.
- Provide internal training on GIS tools and review GIS deliverables and reports across projects.
**Qualifications Required:**
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Urban Planning, Computer Science, Geomatics, or related discipline; Master’s preferred.
- 3–5 years of GIS experience in urban planning or infrastructure projects, ideally in a PMO setup.
- Proficient in ArcGIS and QGIS for advanced mapping and analysis.
- Solid understanding of urban development principles, zoning, land-use planning, and spatial workflows.
- Experience in remote sensing, image interpretation, and CAD integration.
- Proven ability to manage and manipulate large spatial datasets.
- Familiar with project management practices and tools.
- Knowledge of Saudi Arabian urban regulations is a strong advantage.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification is a plus.