Pipeline GIS Specialist

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, youll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.

The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role Description

Working within our Design & Engineering teams, youll create some of the world’s most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together.

The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, we’re feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which we’re seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.

Role Accountabilities

• Develop, manage, and analyze spatial data and geodatabases to support pipeline route selection, design, and project planning.
• Produce high-quality maps, alignment sheets, and visualizations for reports, construction, and stakeholder engagement using GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Integrate GIS data with other engineering, environmental, and survey datasets across multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct spatial analysis, including terrain modeling, risk assessment, environmental impact, land use planning, and regulatory compliance checks.
• Establish and maintain GIS standards, workflows, and data management tools to ensure data integrity, quality, and security.
• Collaborate closely with pipeline engineers, project managers, and other technical disciplines to meet project requirements and deadlines.
• Automate data processing, reporting, and mapping tasks using scripting (e.g., Python) and advanced GIS functions.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior GIS analysts and team members.
• Support stakeholder engagement, permitting, and regulatory submissions by preparing accurate geospatial deliverables.
• Stay up to date with the latest GIS technologies, tools, and industry best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
• Liaise with global teams and contribute to knowledge sharing through the Global Excellence Centre (GEC).
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geodetic Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in GIS for pipeline, utilities, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in GIS software and tools, such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and related spatial analysis platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in spatial data management, geodatabase design, and integration of GIS with engineering and environmental datasets.
• Strong skills in map production, alignment sheets, and spatial visualization for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with GIS automation and scripting (Python, ModelBuilder, FME) for data processing and workflow optimization.
• With understanding of pipeline design processes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards as they pertain to spatial data management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary project teams and working with remote/global stakeholders.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with emerging GIS technologies and best practices.
  
  

Highly Regarded Skills

• Experience with remote sensing, GPS field data collection, and integration of survey data.
• Knowledge of CAD platforms (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and interoperability with GIS.
• Familiarity with Australian pipeline regulations and environmental permitting processes.
• Previous experience in piping design is preferred.
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.

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