Geomatics Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

The Sanborn Map Company in Colorado Springs is seeking a Geomatics Engineer to provide technical expertise in processing, analysis, modeling, and review of geospatial data. You will work with lidar, airborne and mobile data, and imagery to produce accurate products and support project teams.

This role emphasizes workflow automation, quality control, and collaboration with clients and subs, improving production pipelines while adhering to industry standards and the company QMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• 5 years of geospatial data processing and analysis experience.
• Proficient in Python; knowledge of GIS and lidar processing.
• Authorized to work in the United States; reside in US.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze geospatial data from lidar and imagery to deliver products.
• Develop and improve production workflows for QC and automation.
• Support project teams with technical guidance and client liaison.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and ISO/QMS practices.

Skills

Python

Lidar

Geospatial analysis

GIS principles

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics or related field

Job description

ABOUT US

Founded in 1866 The Sanborn Map Company Sanborn is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US Our work is highly visual and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of todays information economy We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality technologically superior products and services backed by the industrys most experienced staff We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow

LOCATION

Colorado Springs CO In Office daily

SUMMARY

The Geomatics Engineer provides technical expertise in processing analysis modeling and review of geospatial data Identifies troubleshoots and resolves complex issues by leveraging fundamental understanding and experience in lidar remote sensing and GIS Supports the automation and continuous improvement of production and quality control processes utilizing data from various sensor modalities including airborne topographic and mobile lidar and aerial imagery Performs production work and quality control of data and derivative products as required

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical expertise in processing and analysis of geospatial data from airborne topographic mobile and terrestrial lidar aerial imagery to produce raster vector and other derivative products including point clouds 3D models meshes databases among others as project deliverablesTroubleshoots issues related to the processing of geospatial data to support production activities Identifies and resolves complex issues that fall outside standard operational proceduresSupports the development automation and continuous improvement of processes and workflows; implements methods and algorithms for lidar imagery vector mapping and GIS production pipelines and quality controlConducts targeted functionality reviews of software tools services and frameworks for the processing and analysis of geospatial dataAids project teams in the adoption and efficient use of geospatial data processing techniques within the production workflowContinually seek state of the art methods and technologies to enhance production processes lower costs and improve product quality as part of Sanborns commitment to continuous improvementAids in providing support to project managers in technical matters with clients and subcontractorsSupports the development and revision of standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practicesSupports the review of the technical aspects of lidar imagery vector mapping and GIS projects including compliance with qualityspecifications as neededPerforms complex geospatial data processing to ensure customer calls are addressed and final products meet expectationsReviews 3rd party data and provides documented feedback on issues and areas of concernDocuments workflows processes methods algorithms resources across system phases through analysis design development testing and implementationAids in providing support to Sales and Proposals staff as required for technical writing presentations cost estimates and project planningFollows the companys Quality Management System QMS to assure quality and provide ISO training to employeesOther duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• EDUCATION Bachelors degree in Geomatics Geospatial Science Geography Engineering or a related field Graduate level degree preferred
• EXPERIENCE 5 years of experience in geospatial data processing and analysis including airborne topographic lidar aerialAdvanced understanding of fundamental lidar remote sensing and GIS principles Extensive experience in geospatial data processing analysis and modeling
• Programmingscripting experience with Python and preferably other common programming languages RCJavaScript for geospatial data processing
• Familiarity with common machine learning models used in the geospatial domain for feature extraction segmentation and semantic segmentation from imagery and lidar data
• Salary Range 75K 95K annual
• Applicant must live in the US and be authorized to work in the US
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• holiday
• PTO
• EAP
• disability and life insurance benefits

Sanborn is an AAVeteranDisability Equal Opportunity Employer