Geodesist: Aerial Mapping & GNSS Control Expert

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Geodesist to develop and maintain survey control standards, control plans, and layouts for aerial mapping projects, applying advanced GNSS theory to ensure geodetic accuracy across deliverables.

Based in the Remote Sensing department, you will collaborate with Westwood's Survey team and field crews to establish, plan, and report project control, while developing scope and fee for applicable work and overseeing its execution through completion.

Qualifications

• Advanced GNSS theory, processing, reporting, and planning.
• Thorough understanding of remote sensing acquisition and processing.
• Strong geodesy foundation with practical application.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain survey control standards and best practices for aerial mapping projects.
• Create control plans and layouts for large and small aerial mapping projects.
• Develop scope and fee for applicable work and oversee execution through completion.
• Process GNSS control networks in Trimble Business Center.
• Establish and validate datums, coordinate systems, and projections for project control.
• Perform GNSS network adjustments and quality checks, using statistical analysis to verify positional accuracy.
• Prepare control reports summarizing methodology, adjustments, and accuracy results for project records and clients.
• Coordinate with Project Leads and field crews to plan and support project control requirements.
• Work closely with Westwood's Survey department to align control standards and methodologies across survey and remote sensing deliverables.
• Review and validate control data collected by field crews and UAS pilots for accuracy and completeness.
• Stay current on GNSS technology, geodetic standards, and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot GNSS and control processing issues and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs for control planning and GNSS processing.
• Maintain accurate records of control networks, datums, and project documentation.

Skills

GNSS theory and processing

Coordinate systems and datums

Statistical analysis for adjustments

Terrestrial and aerial surveying

Communication and coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in geomatics, surveying, geodesy, or related field

Tools

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Geodesist to develop and maintain survey control standards, control plans, and layouts for aerial mapping projects, applying advanced GNSS theory to ensure geodetic accuracy across deliverables.

Based in the Remote Sensing department, you will collaborate with Westwood's Survey team and field crews to establish, plan, and report project control, while developing scope and fee for applicable work and overseeing its execution through completion.