Senior CAD/GIS Specialist - Metro

About the role

Egis Group is looking for an experienced Senior CAD/GIS Technician to join its Metro Project Management and Construction Management team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will use advanced technical expertise in computer-aided design and geographic information systems to support the planning, design and execution of metro infrastructure projects, creating detailed drawings, analysing spatial data, coordinating with project teams and mentoring junior technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CAD models and technical drawings for metro projects using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Conduct spatial analysis and create GIS maps to support planning, design and decision-making
• Manage and organise project data in line with technical standards and protocols
• Coordinate with engineering, project management and construction teams to turn design requirements into technical documentation
• Analyse project requirements and give technical recommendations to optimise design efficiency and feasibility
• Mentor and guide junior CAD/GIS technicians
• Prepare and update project databases, review technical drawings and GIS data for quality assurance, and document processes and generate reports

Required profile

• At least 8 years of professional experience in CAD/GIS roles, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead capacity
• Demonstrated experience with metro, transit or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of spatial data analysis, cartography and GIS
• Experience mentoring junior technical staff and strong organisational and analytical skills
• Preferred: familiarity with Saudi Arabian infrastructure standards, infrastructure design principles, construction management and 3D modelling tools

Required skills

• CAD software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
• Technical drawing standards, project documentation and data management systems
• Project management tools and methodologies