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Parsons Corporation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented GIS/CAD Technician to join our team in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia In this role, you will bridge the gap between geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD), supporting the spatial data management, mapping, and engineering design workflows for massive infrastructure and master-planning developments in the region. You will play a crucial role in maintaining data integrity, producing high-quality spatial outputs, and ensuring seamless data integration across various project disciplines.
Data Integration & Conversion: Perform seamless translation and conversion of data between CAD formats (DWG/DXF) and GIS formats (Shapefiles/Geodatabases). Ensure spatial alignment, correct coordinate projections, and attribute accuracy.
Mapping & Visualization: Create, update, and maintain high-quality thematic maps, layouts, and exhibits to support engineering teams, project managers, and client presentations.
Database Maintenance: Populate, update, and manage spatial databases. Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) checks to ensure geometry and attribution adhere strictly to project and client metadata standards.
CAD Drafting Support: Assist engineering teams by drafting and modifying detailed 2D layouts, site plans, and utility networks based on sketches, field data, and design specifications.
Spatial Analysis: Perform basic spatial analysis queries, buffer operations, and data overlays to assist in constraint mapping and site suitability evaluations.
Collaboration & Support: Work closely with GIS Analysts, CAD Managers, and Design Engineers to troubleshoot technical data issues and optimize data-sharing workflows.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a closely related technical field.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience actively working with both GIS and CAD platforms.
Prior experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utilities, or urban planning projects is highly desirable.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
Technical Expertise:
Proficient in ESRI software suites, particularly ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
Proficient in Autodesk software, specifically AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, map projections, datums, and spatial data structures.
Experience with data automation tools like FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) or Python scripting is a major plus.
Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple mapping requests under tight deadlines. Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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