Geospatial Technician

Sanborn Map Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Sanborn Map Company is seeking an entry‑level Geospatial Technician in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on digital ortho photography processing, LiDAR analysis, and GIS data handling in an office setting.

You will prepare orthophoto images, analyze LiDAR point clouds for anomalies, and maintain GIS databases as part of a learning capacity in a dynamic mapping environment.

Qualifications

• Entry level position
• Involves processing orthophoto images and lidar data
• Involves GIS data collection and database updates

Responsibilities

• Prepare orthophoto images from aerial photographs and survey data
• Process LiDAR data and perform QC checks
• Enter data into GIS databases and draw maps using GIS software
• Maintain GIS databases and generate reports
• Follow QA/QMS processes and comply with safety requirements

Skills

Lidar processing

Orthophoto imagery

Geospatial data analysis

Quality control

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ESRI GIS software

Google Photoshop

AutoCAD

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 In Sanborns Mapping Division our airplanes vessels drones and vehicles are equipped with the latest sensors for orthoimagery oblique imagery lidar and sonar collection With the latest software and AIML methods Sanborn transforms spatial data into 2D and 3D maps elevation natural resources High Definition transportation roadways and infrastructure 3D models and digital twins of buildings facilities and cities that meet national standards and customer specification Secure and high performance storage and streaming options and data visualization tools round out the offerings

POSITION SUMMARY

The Geospatial Technician is an entry level position in a learning capacity to perform digital ortho photography processing graphics and quality control Prepares edits and interprets orthophoto images from aerial photographs survey data and compilation data Process and analyze lidar point clouds for anomalies and artifacts Read and interpret maps and other GIS data collecting and analyzing GIS data sources and entering data into GIS databases modifying GIS databases drawing maps using automated software and producing reports In Office position Colorado Spring CO

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE

Under close supervision prepares orthophoto images from aerial photographs survey data and compilation data and archives digital dataPerform manual edit QC on LiDAR dataCreates maintains and updates databases using GIS software Collects hydro feature breaklines and runs hydro models and produces printed maps Proficient in operating GIS equipment software data and related productsCompiling geographic information in the form of satellite images geographical surveys and aerial photographsResearching and verifying geographic dataEntering new data into GIS databaseDrawing maps using advanced computer softwareEnsuring maps are annotated and compiled with the correct informationCompiling reports using all available GIS and GPS data sourcesMaintaining the GIS database and troubleshooting data issuesCompiles Photogrammetric and topographic dataFollow Sanborns Quality Management System QMS processes to assure qualityOther duties as assigned

EDUCATION

High school diploma Associates degree preferred or higher or certificate in relevant course of study or the equivalent work experience or current enrollment in relevant college level coursework

EXPERIENCE

Exposure to lidar ortho imagery and GIS software tools preferred Google Photoshop CADD ESRI Windows Can see visually in stereo 3D Full Time Hourly Pay Range 17 22 hour

Additional Requirements

Applicant must live in the US and be authorized to work in the US

• Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical dental vision 401k holiday PTO EAP disability and life insurance benefits

Sanborn is an AA VeteranDisability Equal Opportunity Employer

We are accepting applications for this position until September 15 2026