Geospatial Engineer: UAV/LiDAR Data & 3D Modeling

Sgs & Co; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services, expanding into geospatial data capture and analysis. The Geospatial Engineer role focuses on UAV/ROV data workflow, LiDAR processing, and producing client-ready deliverables for energy, water, marine and infrastructure sectors.

You will work with cutting-edge UAV/ROV/USV platforms, LiDAR, bathymetry, and photogrammetry, collaborating with field teams and engineers to deliver accurate geospatial solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geospatial Science, GIS, Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with geospatial data processing or UAV/ROV data (industry or academic).
• Proficiency in GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar.
• Understanding of LiDAR, photogrammetry, sonar, or bathymetry workflows (desirable).
• Experience with scripting (Python or R) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support UAV, ROV, and USV operations to ensure optimal data capture.
• Conduct field calibrations and perform QA/QC checks (field and office).
• Capture and process spatial data including LiDAR, bathymetry, photogrammetry, and thermal imagery.
• Produce outputs such as orthomosaics, point clouds, DEMs/DSMs, 3D models, and volumetric analysis.
• Perform change detection, deformation, and terrain/vegetation analysis.
• Integrate multi-source datasets (UAV, sonar, GNSS, satellite, terrestrial surveys).
• Prepare technical reports, maps, and client-ready deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to improve data capture and workflows.
• Represent the business in client interactions and industry forums as required.

Skills

Geospatial data processing

UAV/ROV data experience

Python or R scripting

LiDAR/ph otogrammetry workflows

Education

Geospatial related degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification services, expanding into geospatial data capture and analysis. The Geospatial Engineer role focuses on UAV/ROV data workflow, LiDAR processing, and producing client-ready deliverables for energy, water, marine and infrastructure sectors.

You will work with cutting-edge UAV/ROV/USV platforms, LiDAR, bathymetry, and photogrammetry, collaborating with field teams and engineers to deliver accurate geospatial solutions.