Geospatial Technology Engineer – Remote Sensing

bp; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

bp is seeking a Geospatial Technology Engineer – Remote Sensing to develop and manage data platforms, drive analytics, and share data across bp's geospatial environment. The role supports day-to-day operations, standardises sensing data acquisition, and creates integrated solutions for the company.

The position involves collaboration with bp teams, industry engagement, and advancement of remote sensing capabilities across multiple regions, with a planned relocation to London in the coming years.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating data platforms for remote sensing.
• Proficiency with ESRI tools and remote sensing software suites.
• Understanding of geospatial processing libraries and Python basics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain remote sensing processes and documentation.
• Provide technical analysis to support geospatial strategy.
• Handle data collection, storage and publication workflows.
• Collaborate with bp teams and contractors on projects.
• Create outputs and visualisations for partner engagement.

Skills

Remote sensing

Python

Data management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in GIS/Remote Sensing

Master’s in Remote Sensing/Geospatial Science

Tools

ArcGIS

ENVI

ERDAS

GDAL

MS DevOps / Code repositories

Job description

Job Description: Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027.

Job Summary

Remote Sensing technology is used across all parts of bp business for tasks such as asset monitoring & classification, market intelligence & analytics, weather monitoring & reporting, crisis monitoring, activity tracking and change detection. Supporting this work, the Geospatial Technology Engineer – Remote Sensing is responsible for geospatial and remotely sensed data acquisition, management, driving analytics, and sharing data within the geospatial environment. The role will be accountable for supporting our day-to-day operations through the delivery of Remote Sensing products, building a standardised approach for the bp business regarding Remote Sensing data acquisition and management and creating an integrated solution for the company.

Entity

Technology

Job Family Group

Subsurface Group

Responsibilities And Duties

• Develop and maintain Remote Sensing processes, solutions and documentation for bp
• Provide technical analysis and advice to support the strategic direction of the Geospatial Domain in the use of Remote Sensing products
• Keep tabs on technological and industry developments and apply these to the strategic advancement of bp’s Geospatial capability
• Handle Remote Sensing data, enhance data collection, maintenance, and management processes
• Challenge conventional thinking, problem solve and innovate
• Coordinate with various regions and teams on Geospatial and remote sensing support requests
• Advise business users and other staff on recommended processes, workflows and standards when managing and publishing data
• Actively share knowledge and best practices throughout the organisation
• Evaluate, investigate and develop new ideas on Remote Sensing technology & data processing for promotion within bp
• Create, maintain and deploy solutions for process optimisation and automation
• Create outputs and visualisations to support effective partner management and engagement
• Work collaboratively with various bp teams and contractors to execute projects, retain expertise and takeaways to share across the group
• Participating in industry events, bringing knowledge and information back to the Geospatial and Remote Sensing community

Qualifications And Skills

• Remote sensing experience, particularly designing, building, and operating data platforms including concepts, standards, practices, tools and technologies across the data lifecycle
• Experience working with ESRI tools and applications
• Advanced capability with remote sensing software packages (e.g. ArcGIS, ENVI, ERDAS)
• Python experience and knowledge using MS Dev Ops \ Code repositories
• Understanding of geospatial processing libraries including GDAL and Rasterio and general knowledge and application of standard python libraries including numpy and pandas
• Knowledge of AI\ML and deep-learning concepts and practices
• Understanding and practical experience of image analysis and classification techniques
• Experience in designing and implementing strategies for collection, analysis, storage and display of large imagery data sets and in performing statistical data analysis
• Knowledge of cloud-based data management and storage solutions for imagery data and familiarity with parallel, distributed, or other high-performance computing platforms such as Miscrosoft Azure
• Significant knowledge and experience using ESRI products
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to both technical and non-technical resources
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, communications, GIS Technologies, remote sensing, or a related field is generally preferred
• Demonstrate ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Facilitate project initiation, implementation and delivery

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Master’s Degree (ideally PhD) in Remote Sensing/Earth Observation (eg. Geographic Information Science, Geospatial Science, LiDAR and photogrammetry) or other relevant field.
• Direct experience working with Python
• Practical experience working with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data and processing
• Knowledge of existing and emerging imagery sensors, techniques and vendors. Experience engaging collaboratively with key internal and external partners
• Foster an environment of safety-first operations
• Ability to supervise, mentor, train and encourage technical staff

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits!

bp is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your needs.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

Communication, Digital Collaboration, Intellectual Asset Management, Scripting, Source control and code management

Future Location Notice

This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

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