Vacancy detailsGeneral informationOrganisation Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.
We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.
With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.
Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose.Reference 2024-13607Position descriptionJob titleGIS Specialist M/FContract typePermanent contractBusiness Line specific contextJoin Our Team!We are seeking a GIS Specialist to join our Environmental Team in Dubai. You will be supporting the team in the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments and other Environmental Studies. This will include GIS maps production for the studies, analysis of environmental GIS databases, output data sharing with internal design teams and with clients, creation of Web GIS for multidscipline projects with Egis\' tools and in coordination with the GIS experts at a Group level.Egis is committed to expanding its GIS Strategy at all Group levels. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make their mark in the sector, with endless possibilities.Job descriptionTo carry out studies, and in particular to produce environmental studies, Egis needs to provide deliverables based on spatial data.This involves designing, implementing and providing project teams with deliverables (map plans/atlas, conduct spatial and statistical analyses) as well as interactive tools on a single collaborative platform, to facilitate the production and use of geographical data both in the office and in the field.As part of the team responsible for producing studies and engineering documents using GIS, you will ensure, for each of the projects, to:integrate environmental data from different sources and from the project (design data),\xe2\x96\xac follow Egis GIS Standards as well as Local GIS Data Standards,\xe2\x96\xac coordinate with the Environmental Service Line - Digital Transformation Team for the implementation of Egis process\xe2\x96\xac process data (format conversion (DWG-SIG), quality control (topology, attributes, data consistency),\xe2\x96\xac spatial and attribute data analysis (multi-criteria),\xe2\x96\xac the production of maps in accordance with the requests of internal departments (adaptation to the customer's graphic charter possible),\xe2\x96\xac the provision of a single collaborative Web platform for the project teams and the customer.Depending on the project, you may be required to:\xe2\x96\xac prepare field data collection solutions, depending on the needs of the project,\xe2\x96\xac provide technical support for spatial modeling, mapping, satellite imagery analysis, and rapid processing of images, maps, and contour plots,\xe2\x96\xac conduct geoprocessing and analysis of data layers, using a geographic approach to map and analyze findings,\xe2\x96\xac prepare for and participate in environment-related workshops and data gathering exercises,\xe2\x96\xac perform GIS processing to meet client requirements for ESIAs and EIAs,\xe2\x96\xac utilize GIS tools to analyze geographic data, identify potential survey sites, and assess suitability based on various criteria,\xe2\x96\xac develop and maintain GIS databases containing relevant spatial data layers, including land parcels, environmental features, and infrastructure,\xe2\x96\xac create detailed maps, reports, and visualizations to communicate site suitability and project constraints to stakeholders,\xe2\x96\xac provide technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle, from site selection to construction phases.ProfileThe candidate must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Geographic Information Systems with a successful professional experience of 2 to 5 years in the Middle East.\xe2\x96\xac Organisational skills, rigour and autonomy,\xe2\x96\xac Should have good client relationship skills and ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences,\xe2\x96\xac Teamwork (respect, communication, dynamism, mutual aid),\xe2\x96\xac Ability to analyse and summarise, and to make suggestions for sorting issues and improving processes,\xe2\x96\xac Should be able to adapt to a variety of requirements, of cultural contexts and multidiscipliny teams\xe2\x96\xac Curious, able to find the solution to your problem yourself or learn new technologies (tools, software),\xe2\x96\xac Fluent in Arabic and English (high level standard),Applicants with Environmental Science background/experience would be preferredTechnologies
\xe2\x96\xac GIS software: ESRI (ArcGIS Pro) and QGIS,\xe2\x96\xac Web mapping tools: ESRI (ArcGIS Online / Portal for ArcGIS) - Open Source Solutions (Geonode, Geoserver),\xe2\x96\xac Databases: PostgreSQL/PostGIS, Geodatabase file.Position locationJob locationMiddle-East/North Africa, United Arab EmiratesCitydubaiCandidate criteriaMinimum level of education required5-Master of Arts / Master of ScienceMinimum level of experience required2-5 years

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