13 Current GIS, Remote Sensing & Land Surveying Jobs in Spain – September 2026

Spain’s current geospatial market spans enterprise GIS, digital cartography, LiDAR and forestry analysis, Earth-observation imagery, GeoAI, cloud-native spatial engineering and construction surveying. This roundup contains 13 verified vacancies, concentrated in Madrid with one Spain/EU-wide remote role. The mix includes entry-level opportunities for graduates, senior software and Earth-observation positions, and field roles supporting buildings, railways, airports and major infrastructure.

The search covered GIS, SIG, geomática, teledetección, topografía, LiDAR, cartography, Earth observation and related Spanish and English terms. Every individual vacancy page below was accessible, described a role in Spain or explicitly open to Spain-based EU candidates, and displayed an application action when rechecked on 10 September 2026. Where a page gives only a relative age such as “one week ago,” that wording is preserved instead of inventing an exact posting date.

Important notice: Job advertisements may be changed or closed by employers without notice. Every vacancy in this article was accessible and appeared open when checked on 10 September 2026. Always verify the details on the employer’s page before applying.

Current GIS, Remote Sensing and Surveying Jobs in Spain

Use this table to compare the 13 openings, then read the detailed notes for responsibilities, requirements and honest CV keywords. “Not stated,” “Not specified” and “Not disclosed” mean the vacancy did not publish that information. Several application pages are hosted on LinkedIn and may require an account to complete the employer’s application process.

Detailed Vacancy Guide

1. GIS Cartography Technician — Indra Group

Indra Group is recruiting a Madrid-based GIS Cartography Technician for defence-sector mapping and geospatial information projects. The work covers creating and maintaining digital cartography, structuring and normalising OpenStreetMap-derived information, editing vector datasets and geodatabases, running quality checks, producing layouts and thematic maps, and making basic spatial-database queries. The advert specifically names ArcGIS Pro, the wider ArcGIS ecosystem, OpenStreetMap, geodatabases and SQL. This suits a cartographer or GIS technician who is comfortable handling large datasets and can explain how they validated geometry, attributes and map outputs. Honest CV keywords include ArcGIS Pro, digital cartography, OSM, vector editing, geodatabase, SQL, spatial data quality and thematic mapping. Indra describes the role as full-time and hybrid, with training and a flexible compensation plan; no numeric salary, deadline or work-authorisation support is stated.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 2 weeks ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

2. Geospatial Data and LiDAR Specialist — AENOR

AENOR’s Madrid opportunity combines geospatial processing, LiDAR and forest analysis for infrastructure and vegetation-management projects. The specialist will process airborne and drone LiDAR, classify point clouds, digitise infrastructure, interpret RGB and thermal imagery, build forest inventories, assess vegetation clearances around electrical assets and maintain spatial databases. A relevant degree may be in forestry, geomatics, geography, environmental science or a related discipline. The advert welcomes candidates without a stated experience requirement and values QGIS or ArcGIS, remote sensing, photointerpretation, automation and prior infrastructure or vegetation work. Training is offered in Terrasolid, MicroStation, PLS-CADD and QGIS. Useful CV keywords are LiDAR, point-cloud classification, QGIS, forest inventory, remote sensing, thermal imagery, spatial databases and utility corridors. Telework is listed among the benefits, but the exact attendance pattern, salary, closing date, visa and relocation conditions are not published.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 1 week ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

3. GIS Applications and Viewer Engineer — SII Group Spain

SII Group Spain is looking for an experienced engineer to develop, maintain and improve corporate GIS applications and map viewers in Madrid. Responsibilities include resolving production incidents, analysing performance, adapting components after platform upgrades, customising ArcGIS Experience Builder, building widgets, integrating new functions with enterprise systems and validating releases. Candidates need a relevant technical or scientific degree and at least five years supporting or developing production applications on ArcGIS Enterprise. The advert also asks for TypeScript or JavaScript and modern front-end libraries; enterprise architecture, GIS-service integration and public-sector transformation projects are valued. Strong CV keywords are ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder, custom widgets, TypeScript, JavaScript, production support, performance optimisation, system integration and release validation. The employer offers an indefinite contract and a SmartWorking model that includes telework flexibility. Salary, application deadline and work-authorisation assistance are not stated on the accessible listing.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 3 weeks ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

4. GIS Specialist – Ref. 25377 — FCC Medio Ambiente

FCC Medio Ambiente needs a GIS specialist in Madrid to support environmental projects and public-tender preparation covering green infrastructure, street cleaning and municipal waste. The position analyses and manages geospatial information, prepares technical maps, supports territorial studies and reports, maintains geographic databases and integrates environmental, infrastructure and waste datasets. A higher qualification in environmental science, industrial or environmental engineering, or a related field is requested. ArcGIS, QGIS or ArcGIS Pro knowledge is central, while PostGIS, SQL, AutoCAD, Python and Web GIS are valued rather than presented as universal requirements. The advert says previous experience is not mandatory, although relevant experience is appreciated; native/C2 Spanish, a driving licence and access to a car are required. Use honest CV terms such as environmental GIS, thematic cartography, spatial database, public tender, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS and territorial analysis. The contract is indefinite and full-time; salary follows the applicable agreement and profile.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 1 week ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: According to agreement and profile · View Job & Apply

5. AI Engineer with GIS — COTESA

COTESA is recruiting within its Geospatial Analysis department in Madrid for real-time computer-vision research and delivery connected to mobile platforms, drones and onboard sensors. The engineer will build detection, classification, segmentation and multi-object tracking systems for video, optimise models for edge inference, integrate streaming pipelines and contribute to distributed, low-latency architectures. The advert names YOLO, SSD, Faster R-CNN, Mask R-CNN, U-Net, Deep SORT, ByteTrack, OC-SORT, OpenCV, GStreamer, FFmpeg, TensorRT, ONNX and NVIDIA Jetson. Knowledge of RGB, near-infrared, thermal, LiDAR or SAR sensors is valued. Candidates may come from mathematics, physics, computing, telecommunications, robotics or another relevant technology background. Tailored CV keywords include geospatial AI, computer vision, video analytics, object tracking, edge inference, drones, LiDAR, SAR and dataset labelling. The publicly accessible listing shows an application action but does not state salary, deadline, arrangement, visa sponsorship or relocation.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 1 week ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

6. Senior Software Engineer – Spatial Analytics & Open Formats — CARTO

CARTO’s senior engineering role is remote-first and explicitly open to candidates based in the European Union, making it relevant to Spain-based applicants. The position shapes the Analytics Toolbox and Workflows used to run spatial analysis across BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, PostgreSQL and Oracle. It also influences open geospatial formats and cloud-native standards, including GeoParquet, STAC, Arrow, Iceberg and raster-in-Parquet work, while helping define interfaces for AI agents. This is a strategic hands-on role for someone who can write technical direction and prove it in production code. Applicants should demonstrate deep cloud-native geospatial experience, engine-level SQL knowledge and serious production work with AI or agentic systems. Useful CV keywords are spatial SQL, BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, GeoParquet, STAC, Arrow, Iceberg, DuckDB, OGC and cloud-native geospatial. The listing states remote EU or US eligibility, but does not publish salary, deadline, visa or relocation support.

Location: Spain / European Union · Posting: Displayed as 6 days ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

7. Earth Observation Imagery and Applications Specialist — Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos

Hisdesat’s Madrid vacancy bridges Earth-observation technology with commercial and business-development work. The specialist will follow customer accounts, support internal pilots and demonstrations, lead or technically support external projects, participate in events, identify opportunities and help prepare offers. The employer requires at least six years in Earth observation, including value-added applications or satellite imagery, plus GIS knowledge, customer-facing experience and strong presentation skills. Experience selling imagery, managing EO data orders, using image-processing tools, working with radar or SAR applications, defence and security use cases, or international projects is valued. Appropriate education may include physics, geomatics, cartography, geodesy, environmental science or a remote-sensing/GIS master’s, and high-level English is required. Honest CV keywords include Earth observation, satellite imagery, SAR, GIS, data management, customer solutions and bid preparation. The offer is indefinite, hybrid and combines fixed and variable pay without published amounts.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 1 week ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Fixed + variable; amounts not disclosed · View Job & Apply

8. Topographic Engineer – National Travel — Boslan / Accenture España

Boslan, part of Accenture, is hiring a topographic engineer for airport-infrastructure work, based from Madrid with frequent travel across Spain. The role performs terrestrial laser-scanner surveys, processes point clouds, creates 3D models and technical drawings, supports site setting-out and geometric control, coordinates with technical teams, writes reports and maintains advanced survey equipment. A technical topography engineering degree, at least two years of field experience and AutoCAD competence are required. The advert prefers Leica terrestrial laser-scanning experience and airport-sector familiarity, while making national travel a major condition—approximately three weeks in every four. Applicants should feature accurate keywords such as terrestrial laser scanning, point clouds, 3D modelling, construction setting-out, geometric control, AutoCAD, equipment calibration and airport infrastructure only where demonstrable. The employer states an indefinite contract and flexible compensation, but does not publish a salary range, application deadline, visa support or relocation package.

Location: Madrid with national travel · Posting: Displayed as 2 weeks ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

9. Field Surveyor – Madrid — Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction’s Madrid field-surveyor role supports construction and infrastructure delivery through pre-work surveys, boundary and elevation measurements, site setting-out and verification of structures against design. The successful candidate will collect and process observations with total stations, GPS and optical or digital levels; prepare as-built plans and reports; coordinate with engineering and site management; maintain calibrated instruments; and follow safety requirements. Applicants need a technical or higher qualification in topography, geodesy, civil engineering or a related discipline and at least three years of relevant construction experience. AutoCAD Civil 3D, MDT and TopoCAL are among the named office tools, and the post requires plan interpretation, autonomy, a driving licence and vehicle, plus flexibility across project locations and schedules. CV keywords should reflect field surveying, GNSS/GPS, total station, setting-out, as-built documentation and Civil 3D. Salary and closing date are not stated.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 2 days ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

10. Junior Surveyor – Madrid — Grupo DRAGADOS

Grupo DRAGADOS is offering a genuine graduate route for a newly qualified geomatics professional on civil-engineering and building projects in Madrid. The junior surveyor will support construction setting-out, field data capture, checks on levels, alignments and geometry, production of drawings and technical reports, measurement control and proper care and calibration of survey instruments. The advert accepts a degree in Geomatics and Topography or a higher vocational qualification in civil-works projects and explicitly says previous experience is not required. A driving licence is required, while immediate availability and willingness to travel within Spain are valued. Good CV keywords include graduate geomatics, land surveying, construction setting-out, levelling, GNSS/GPS, total station, field data processing, geometric control and technical drawings—without overstating experience. The position is full-time and field-oriented. Benefits include training, flexible compensation, flexible hours and a pension plan, but no salary range or deadline is published.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 2 weeks ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

11. Field Surveyor – Rail Works — Aldesa

Aldesa is recruiting a field surveyor for the design-and-build improvement works at the Las Matas railway complex in Madrid. Daily responsibilities include site setting-out, topographic surveys, field data collection, geometric control, monitoring completed work and converting measurements into drawings, levelling records and reports. The employer asks for technical education in topography, geodesy or a related higher vocational programme, together with demonstrable field experience in civil works or railway infrastructure. Candidates should be comfortable using total stations, GPS, optical or digital levels and specialised office software such as AutoCAD and Ispol/MDT or a comparable package. Relevant CV keywords are railway surveying, track geometry, setting-out, levelling, total station, GNSS/GPS, AutoCAD, MDT and construction monitoring. Aldesa advertises stability, continuing training and flexible benefits. The role is clearly project-site based; the vacancy does not state a numeric salary, application deadline, visa sponsorship, relocation or remote-work option.

Location: Las Matas, Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 1 week ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

12. Topographic Engineer – Technical Assistance — LRA Infrastructures Consulting

LRA Infrastructures Consulting is seeking a technical topography engineer to join a works technical-assistance team in the Community of Madrid. The published advert is concise: it confirms the discipline, Madrid work area, full-time employment, intermediate seniority and pay to be agreed according to documented experience. It does not publish an equipment list, software stack, project type, closing date or remote-work pattern, so applicants should avoid assuming these points and ask them during first contact. A focused CV should therefore lead with the strongest verifiable evidence: recognised topography or geomatics education, types of surveys completed, construction setting-out, levelling, GNSS or total-station workflows, measurement control, technical reporting and coordination with site or engineering teams. Quote specific software or instruments only if genuinely used. The public vacancy page showed an active application action when checked; work-authorisation, visa sponsorship and relocation support were not specified.

Location: Community of Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 1 week ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Negotiable based on experience · View Job & Apply

13. Construction Surveyor – Madrid — Grupo DRAGADOS

DRAGADOS is also recruiting an experienced surveyor for building works in Madrid. The mission is to keep setting-out and geometric control accurate throughout construction: conduct field surveys, verify elevations, alignments, levels and geometry, prepare plans and reports, manage measurement data, support certifications and maintain calibrated equipment. Candidates need geomatics and topography education, or a higher civil-works qualification, together with at least four years as a construction surveyor. The advert names total stations, GPS/GNSS, digital levels and AutoCAD, and it requires a driving licence. National travel and immediate availability are valued. This role is distinct from the graduate vacancy because it expects proven delivery responsibility. Strong CV keywords include construction surveying, setting-out, geometric control, GNSS, total station, digital levelling, AutoCAD, quantities and as-built reporting. The employer lists career development, training, flexible compensation, flexible hours and a pension plan; salary, deadline, visa and relocation terms are not stated.

Location: Madrid · Posting: Displayed as 2 weeks ago when checked 10 September 2026 · Deadline: Not stated · Salary: Not disclosed · View Job & Apply

Skills in Demand Across Spain’s Geospatial Vacancies

Production GIS, databases and web applications

The GIS-focused vacancies show that employers want more than map-making. ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, Experience Builder and QGIS recur across defence, environmental services and corporate platforms. SQL, PostGIS, geodatabases, OpenStreetMap and structured quality control appear where teams must keep operational datasets reliable. SII’s role adds TypeScript, JavaScript, custom widgets, integrations and production support, while FCC values Python, AutoCAD and Web GIS. Applications should connect each tool to a result: a viewer maintained, a data-quality process improved, a database integrated or a repeatable workflow delivered. A concise portfolio with inputs, processing logic, validation and final users is stronger than a list of software logos.

LiDAR, imagery and GeoAI

AENOR, Hisdesat and COTESA demonstrate three different remote-sensing career paths. AENOR combines airborne or drone LiDAR, RGB and thermal imagery with forest inventory and electrical-corridor risk. Hisdesat needs senior Earth-observation expertise that can support customers, image orders, demonstrations and bids, with SAR valued. COTESA focuses on real-time perception using video, drones, embedded GPUs and optional LiDAR or SAR channels. Applicants should distinguish data acquisition, preprocessing, interpretation and production deployment. Useful evidence includes point-cloud classification, image analysis, sensor fusion, model optimisation, tracking accuracy or delivery of EO products—but only include metrics you can substantiate.

Cloud-native spatial engineering

CARTO’s vacancy highlights the shift from desktop GIS toward cloud data warehouses, open formats and AI-accessible spatial analytics. Spatial SQL across BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, PostgreSQL and Oracle is central, alongside GeoParquet, STAC, Arrow, Iceberg and DuckDB. Senior candidates should show architectural judgment as well as code: performance trade-offs, partitioning or clustering decisions, cross-engine behaviour and contributions to open standards. Spain-based engineers targeting this market can strengthen their profile with a reproducible repository that loads an open geospatial dataset, queries it in more than one engine and documents cost, correctness and performance.

Field surveying and infrastructure delivery

The surveying posts repeatedly call for complete field-to-office workflows: construction setting-out, levelling, alignment and geometry checks, as-built plans, measurement control and instrument maintenance. Total stations, GNSS/GPS and optical or digital levels are common, while AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MDT, TopoCAL or Ispol support office processing. Rail, airport and building employers also stress travel, driving licences, safety and coordination with production teams. A useful surveying CV states project type, personal responsibility, instruments and software used, control method and final deliverable. Avoid claiming equipment brands, tolerances or legal authorisations that the vacancy does not request or that you cannot prove.

How to Apply for Geospatial Jobs in Spain

Match the language of the advert. Most Madrid listings are in Spanish, so a clear Spanish CV is normally the practical choice; provide an English version when the employer operates internationally or explicitly requires strong English. Put the most relevant discipline in the opening line—GIS application engineering, Earth observation, LiDAR processing, GeoAI or construction surveying—and mirror only the technical terms you genuinely meet. For field posts, place driving licence and travel availability prominently when applicable. For senior digital roles, link to a compact portfolio or repository that demonstrates production-quality work rather than classroom screenshots.

Submit early because most vacancies do not publish a closing date. A live page today is not a guarantee that recruitment will remain open. Salary information is limited in this set, so treat “competitive,” “according to agreement” or “negotiable” as incomplete and ask for the gross annual range, variable component and benefits before accepting an offer. Spain or EU work authorisation, professional recognition, visa sponsorship and relocation were not stated in these adverts. Candidates who need sponsorship should ask the employer directly before investing heavily in an application; do not assume eligibility from the job’s location.

For additional benchmarks, compare this Spain list with TechGeo’s France GIS and surveying roundup, United States GIS jobs roundup and Arabian Gulf geospatial jobs guide. The comparisons can help you see which skills travel across regions and which requirements—language, licensing, travel or work authorisation—are market-specific.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there entry-level GIS or surveying jobs in this Spain list?

Yes. AENOR and FCC describe roles where prior experience is not required, although relevant skills are valued, and DRAGADOS explicitly targets a recent geomatics graduate. Read each qualification list carefully; “entry-level” does not remove degree, language, driving-licence or technical requirements stated by the employer.

Which tools appear most often?

ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, SQL, geodatabases and AutoCAD appear across the GIS roles. The surveying positions add total stations, GNSS/GPS, digital levels, Civil 3D, MDT, TopoCAL or Ispol. LiDAR and EO posts mention Terrasolid, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, SAR and image-processing or computer-vision toolchains.

Do these employers sponsor visas or relocation?

None of the reviewed vacancy pages explicitly confirmed visa sponsorship or relocation support. That does not prove support is unavailable; it means candidates must ask. CARTO states that its remote role is open to EU- or US-based applicants, but the listing does not explain immigration assistance.

How current are these opportunities?

All 13 individual pages displayed an application action when checked on 10 September 2026. Most pages showed a relative posting age between one day and two weeks. Because employers can close advertisements at any time, recheck the vacancy page and submit promptly.

Build a Focused Spain Geospatial Application

The strongest applications will show a precise match between the vacancy and real evidence: a reliable GIS workflow, a validated LiDAR or imagery product, production code for spatial analytics, or field surveys carried through to approved plans. Choose roles that fit your actual level and conditions, tailor your CV, and verify every term with the employer. Follow TechGeo Geo-News for the next regional careers update.