Geospatial Technician

Ayres Associates; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

ESOP & 401K with company match

PTO & holidays with floating holidays

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Madison, WI is seeking a full-time Geospatial Technician to support the Aerial Mapping group. The role emphasizes applying lidar processing, photogrammetric stereo-compilation, and orthoimagery techniques to produce accurate geospatial deliverables.

You will work both independently and with a team, communicating technical requirements to clients and staff in writing and verbally. This position offers growth, collaboration, and a culture recognized as a Top Workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in geography or related discipline (cartography, GIS, survey, remote sensing).
• At least 3 years of experience in one or more of the specified technical skills.
• Familiarity with CAD-based platforms and geospatial processing/editing software for lidar/aerial imagery/stereo-compilation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Geospatial Division with lidar processing, stereo-compilation, and orthoimagery work.
• Communicate project requirements clearly to clients and staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate in a team environment while maintaining data quality and integrity.

Skills

Aerial lidar processing

Photogrammetric stereo-compilation

Orthoimagery processing

UAS mapping

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in geography or related field

Tools

CAD-based platforms

Geospatial processing software

Job description

This position will require you to be committed to data quality and integrity as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Your sound technical background will allow you to understand and communicate technical project requirements with clients and staff, verbally and in writing.

The Geospatial Division is seeking a full-time geospatial technician within the Aerial Mapping group. With recent growth initiatives we are looking for the right individual to support the team with one or more of the following technical skills:

Skills

• Aerial and/or mobile lidar processing and editing
• Photogrammetric stereo-compilation
• Orthoimagery processing
• High accuracy mapping from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

This position is located in our Madison, Wisconsin office. You’ll need to have an aptitude for working independently on team-oriented efforts.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in geography or related discipline (cartography, GIS, survey, remote sensing).
• A minimum of three years of experience in at least one of the above technical skills.
• Familiarity with CAD-based platforms and demonstrated experience with common geospatial processing and editing software for lidar, aerial imagery, and/or stereo-compilation.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Experience with wide area lidar editing, 3D breakline compilation, and deliverable QA/QC.
• Experience with lidar data extraction for corridor mapping projects.
• Experience with orthoimage editing.
• Experience with map compilation for departments of transportation or other engineering-grade applications

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer