Parsons Corporation
Parsons Corporation is looking for a talented GIS Specialist to join their team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert representing Parsons while meeting with clients. This is a mid level full time role. For this position salary ranges from 12000 AED to 20000 AED, which may be slightly negotiatable during the interview process.
Responsibilities of A GIS Specialist
- Develop GIS Data Model for Dry Utilities especially for MCC/Falcon Eye.
- Ability to utilize, convert and incorporate various types of data into GIS.
- Data cleanup and integration from CAD to GIS Database.
- Connecting ArcGIS Enterprise to non-spatial datastores.
- Utilizing FME for data management and analysis.
- Meeting with clients as a subject matter expert..
- Drafting & updating GIS standards and user guides.
- Publish AGOL Web maps.
- Create GIS Maps and Reports.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirements for role of a GIS Specialist are as under:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or related curriculum (or equivalent) and typically 5+ years of related experience
- At least 5 years workplace GIS Utilities’ Data Management experience.
- Experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro/FME/CAD.
- Experience working with SDE and non-spatial databases.
- Experience presenting to and meeting with clients.
Knowledge & Skills Desired
- Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python , etc.
- Ability to design and maintain GIS databases and other database formats such as Microsoft Access, dBase, etc.
- Ability to utilize, convert and incorporate various types of data into GIS. Examples of this data include Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and database files.
- Proficiency in cartography and map design, including coordinating systems, projections, and map scales.
- Authorities GIS Standards and requirements of Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
- Also requires a demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills and a working knowledge of industry practices.
- Ability to communicate results of assigned tasks in writing.
- Ability to document work performed on a project in project logs.
- Ability to document specific information about project data in the metadata file.
- Proficiency in basic office automation software including MS-Word or MS-Excel.·.
- Ability to independently assess data anomalies, software problems, and program design flaws, and take appropriate steps to make the project work.