GIS Specialist

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India’s valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.

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Context

Systra India's design business line is the leading design team for metros, highways, special bridges, Urban Planning and water projects in India. The team has designed over 900 kms of viaduct & Bridges along with 43 kms of tunnels and 82 underground stations, 345 Elevated & at-grade Stations, 19 Depots besides 300 plus stations being designed currently. The team has also completed 3,165 km of highways detail design projects and 22,506 km of design/ feasibility projects. The team has also worked on detailed design for Drainage and Utilities, design of WTP and STP etc.

We are also very proud to have designed the first monopile in India for the Mumbai Coastal Road project. We have the distinction of designing the fastest implemented metro project in the country with Lucknow and now have broken the record in Kanpur Metro. Apart from Indian projects the team also provides design services to projects as far as Philippines in the east to Columbia in the West.

We are also conversant with BIM (Building Information Modelling) which enhances all stages of the infrastructure life cycle, from design to construction and maintenance, which is why we integrate it into our projects and offer it to our clients. Our design team has extensive exposure to both domestic and international markets, contracts, codes and specification.

Missions/Main Duties

• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret spatial data for urban planning projects.
• Prepare high-quality maps, reports, and presentations using GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.).
• Support urban planners and architects with accurate geospatial analysis and visualization.
• Integrate GIS data from multiple sources such as satellite imagery, survey data, and municipal records.
• Conduct spatial analysis such as land use planning, zoning, and demographic studies.
• Maintain and update GIS databases and metadata regularly.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to deliver geospatial solutions.
• Assist in field data collection and verification, if needed.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and compliance with project standards.
  
  

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 3-4 years of hands-on experience in GIS, preferably on urban planning or related projects.
• Proficient in GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, and other mapping tools.
• Experience in data processing, spatial analysis, and geodatabase management.
• Familiarity with urban planning concepts and land use analysis.
• Good understanding of remote sensing data and integration with GIS workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Python, SQL) for GIS automation.
• Experience with web mapping tools (ArcGIS Online, Mapbox, etc.).
• Previous work with government or municipal urban planning projects.
• Experience in report writing and technical documentation.
  
  

We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It’s not a job - it’s a career!