Orthophoto & Lidar Imaging Specialist

ESP Associates, Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with annual performance reviews

401(k) plans with employer match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Job summary

A multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm seeks a Photogrammetric Technician for its Fort Mill, SC office. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to gain valuable experience. Responsibilities include compiling topographic maps, preparing digital elevation models, and producing high-quality orthophoto products. Candidates should possess a background in geography, GIS, or related fields and be adept at working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• Ability to collect features in a 3D environment.
• Knowledge of stereo compilation methods.
• Detail-oriented and goal-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Compile planimetric and topographic maps.
• Prepare deliverable data products in various formats.
• Assist in the production of products from aerial Lidar.

Skills

3D feature collection from aerial photography

Basic photogrammetry principles

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive and detail-oriented

Ability to work in high-stress environments

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Geography or related field

Background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

ESRI ArcMap

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

ESP Associates has an immediate need for a Photogrammetric Technician to join the corporate office in Fort Mill, SC (South Charlotte). This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain experience supporting a well-established Engineering, Surveying and Planning firm.

Responsibilities:

• Compile planimetric and topographic maps at various scales and contour intervals
• Create and validate Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) and topographic datasets
• Prepare deliverable data products in various formats (AutoCad, Microstation, and ESRI, i.e.)
• Prepare high-quality orthophoto products
• Assist in the production of products derived from aerial Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) and imagery systems.
• Production of aerial lidar point cloud deliverables and derivative products, as well as quality control reviews of internal and external deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Ability to view and collect features from aerial photography in a 3-dimensional environment
• Possess knowledge of basic photogrammetry principles and stereo compilation methods
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, ESRI ArcMap.
• Must be goal-oriented with the ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Must be willing to work overtime as required to meet deadlines
• Ability to work closely with peers and managers to achieve established goals
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment with time limitations
• Applicants are expected to be proactive, detail-oriented, committed to quality and able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be available/willing to cross-train in other disciplines, survey (which can include working outdoors) and lidar editing and data processing.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree or higher in Geography, Geospatial Technology, GIS, or related field.
• Background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or cartography.
• Possess basic knowledge of Photoshop software or similar software
• 1-2 years of experience in orthophoto production

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)