GIS/CAD Technician

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is looking for a meticulous GIS/CAD Technician to work from Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. This position supports the coordination between geographic information systems and computer-aided design, helping deliver accurate spatial data, maps, and engineering outputs for major infrastructure and master-planning initiatives.

You will help keep spatial information reliable, create polished mapping deliverables, and support smooth information flow across multiple project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert and transfer information between CAD files such as DWG/DXF and GIS data formats including shapefiles and geodatabases, while preserving alignment, projections, and attribute accuracy.
• Prepare, revise, and maintain themed maps, presentation layouts, and visual exhibits for engineers, project leads, and client-facing reviews.
• Update spatial databases and carry out QA/QC checks so that geometry and attribute data comply with project and client metadata rules.
• Support drafting work by creating and editing 2D layouts, site plans, and utility network drawings using sketches, field inputs, and design requirements.
• Run basic spatial analyses such as queries, buffer studies, and overlays to assist with constraint mapping and site suitability assessment.
• Coordinate with GIS analysts, CAD managers, and design engineers to resolve data issues and improve data exchange processes.

Required Background

The role calls for a bachelor’s degree or diploma in GIS, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geography, or a closely related technical discipline, along with at least 5 years of hands-on experience using both GIS and CAD tools.

Experience on large infrastructure, utility, or urban planning projects is highly preferred.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Strong working knowledge of ESRI tools, especially ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Practical experience with Autodesk platforms, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Solid understanding of coordinate systems, projections, datums, and spatial data organization.
• Exposure to automation tools such as FME or scripting in Python is an added advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Ability to manage several mapping requests under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Workplace Culture

Parsons emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and employee wellbeing. The company describes an environment where people are encouraged to do meaningful work, develop their potential, and contribute to ambitious projects.

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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