Region: Riyadh (Diplomatic Quarter)
Description:
ROLE:
The position includes the responsibility for the CAD-based drafting projects and for assisting with the implementation GIS-based projects. Specific tasks may include computerized mapping, remote sensing, GIS analysis, database design, aerial photo interpretation, integration of GIS and CAD products into a CAD environment and internet map, engineering and scientific CAD drawing, database serving, and pre-project and post-project product review.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops and implements data capture and analysis procedures from vector and/or raster sources.
• Compiles and organizes environmental data sets in a GIS.
• Supplies output of various maps and digital data products as needed for project specifications.
• Executes computer programming for data analysis using a variety of languages including MatLab.
• Integrates the operation of all referenced hardware and software within a networked environment for efficient project execution.
• Maintains, organizes and archives existing and newly developed data and maps using relational database management systems.
• Develops and maintains dynamic maps and data via the World Wide Web.
• Provides drafting for civil design drawings using AutoCAD 2009 or higher.
• Compiling and organizing environmental data sets for GIS and CAD drafting.
• Supplies output of various maps and digital data products as needed for project specifications.
• Where required, executes computer programming to automate drafting analysis.
• Integrates the operation of all referenced hardware and software within a networked environment for efficient project execution.
• Maintains, organizes and archives existing and newly developed CAD drafting maps using relational database management systems.
• Assists in other office activities as directed by the respective Administrative and Deputy Program Managers such as assisting in preliminary design activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters in GIS, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Civil Engineer or a closely related field is desirable.
• Three years experience in computer mapping, Autocad 2005 or higher and GIS analysis as applied to marine and coastal environmental studies are required.
• Knowledge of Windows XP/Vista, and ESRI software (ArcIMS, ArcInfo, ArcGIS, and Arc View) is essential.
• MatLab knowledge is desirable.
• Familiarity with other CAD software is important.
• Familiarity with a variety of other GIS software, programming languages, and database management systems (e.g., SQL and Oracle) is also important.
• Understanding of computer networking and distributed processing is required.
• Demonstrated organizational skills for coordinating GIS/CAD/MatLab activities and technical writing skills for report contributions are desirable.
BENEFITS PACKAGE all in Saudi Riyals (Gregorian Months):
• Basic Salary Monthly: Five Thousand Saudi Riyals (SR 5,000.00);
• Accommodation Monthly: Equal to 25% of the Employee’s Basic Salary;
• Transportation Monthly: Equal to 10% of the Employee’s Basic Salary;
• Single Status;
• Medical Insurance: Provided as per company policy;
• Annual vacation: Provided with economy return air ticket to the home country;
• End of Service Benefits as per Saudi Labor Law.
LOCATION:
The project office is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the position may require travel in country and in GCC. This is an excellent opportunity for career development and provides an opportunity to participate in an exciting and important project.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your detailed CV as an attachment .
with Ref: GIS/ CAD application. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Transferable Iqama or valid international passport is a MUST.
Filipino nationals preferred due to Iqama Visa availability for Phillippines.
