Geospatial Analyst II

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Geospatial Analyst in a leading multidisciplinary consulting firm. This role offers the chance to work on innovative GIS and remote sensing projects, contributing to vital land cover mapping efforts across the U.S. You'll collaborate with skilled professionals while leveraging the latest technology in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth. With competitive benefits and a commitment to excellence, this position is perfect for those eager to make an impact in the geospatial field.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Discounted Purchase Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in processing land cover and elevation data.
• Knowledge of remote sensing concepts and geospatial processes.
• Proficiency in GIS software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze land cover data for state and federal clients.
• Perform quality assurance and feature extraction.
• Support automation improvements in production processes.

Skills

Land Cover Data Analysis

Remote Sensing

GIS Software (ArcGIS, ERDAS)

Data Processing (Lidar, DEMs)

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geography or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS

ERDAS Imagine

eCognition

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Geospatial Analyst II

Job ID

14309

# of Openings

1

Job Location

US-CO-Denver

Category

Geography/GIS

Relocation Assistance

No

Service Line

MCS

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Geospatial Analyst for our Denver, CO office. Remote positions will be considered dependent on experience. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US. Overall responsibility includes working on a team performing automated and manual processing of land cover mapping for the Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP).

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Responsibilities

Position requires experience in processing, analysis and review of land cover data, elevation data (typically derived from topographic lidar, topobathymetric data, or IfSAR), vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Elevation Derived Hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, Watershed Boundary Datasets (WBD), NHD, imagery, and derivative products for state, federal, and private clients across the US. Experience with processing large vector datasets and performing raster geoprocessing preferred. Strong candidates will also have a good, conceptual understanding of fundamental remote sensing concepts and geospatial processes for various products, e.g. photo-interpretation, how lidar sensors work, basic GPS ground survey procedures, airborne lidar trajectory processing, interaction of light and water for bathymetry applications, and ortho-imagery processing. Strong candidates will also have experience with topology rule sets and concepts.

Creation and analysis of data products and processing results of land cover data.
• Perform preprocessing of imagery, lidar and GIS data to be used for land cover classification.
• Quality assurance of multispectral imagery, ancillary data and other land cover production inputs.
• Feature extraction, editing, and attribution.
• Support improvements to automation of the production and QC process through providing technical guidance and ideas.
• Task Management; Problem resolution; Report writing; Collaboration.
• Quality Assurance, documentation and providing feedback.

Required Skills & Required Experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• Working knowledge sufficient to evaluate land cover products.
• Demonstrated experience in land cover data development and/or analysis of remotely sensed imagery or other geospatial data.
• Demonstrated experience with image processing software such as ERDAS Imagine, eCognition, ArcGIS or similar.
• 3 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in elevation data processing and elevation model creation/manipulation, hydrography, or other remote sensing processing, development, and QA/QC.
• An understanding of GIS, elevation data, lidar, and concepts including a strong knowledge of various raster and vector data types, coordinate systems, projections, and datums.
• In-depth knowledge of ESRI's products including ArcGIS 10x, ArcGIS Pro, and experience with GDBs.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight schedules as required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Beneficial Skills & Experience

• Understanding of Lidar production workflow and being able to explain the conceptual basis of Lidar acquisition, processing, and deliverable creation.
• The ability to analyze point clouds and various geospatial data layers derived from point cloud data.
• Familiarity with wetland identification and characterization.
• Knowledge of coastal management and coastal processes.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• GISP Certification, ASPRS certifications in Lidar or other Remote Sensing technologies a plus.
• Working knowledge of Python and/or other programming languages a plus.
• ArcGIS Data Review and Production Editing experience a plus.
• Specific experience working with the retired National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), USGS 3DHP, or other hydrology data.
• Experience in hydrography, H&H modeling, flood mapping or related area.
• Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms.
• Experience with national elevation/mapping programs, such as NOAA's Coastal Mapping Program, USGS 3DEP, and/or USGS 3DHP.
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g., Elevation-Derived Hydrography Data Acquisition Specifications, Elevation-Derived Hydrography - READ Rules, ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, USGS Lidar Base Specifications.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

The projected salary range for this position is $67,000-$87,000 annually in our Denver, CO office.

Additional Requirements:

US Citizen

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Salary Range

The projected salary range for this position is $67,000-$87,000 annually in our Denver, CO office.

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