Senior Mapping Scientist

GeoSearch; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoSearch is seeking a Senior Mapping Scientist to join the team in Lakewood, CO or Huntsville, AL. You will lead LiDAR data projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients to ensure high-quality geographic data for aerial utility infrastructure. Strong expertise in LiDAR processing and GIS workflows is required; ASPRS CMS/CP preferred. Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
• ASPRS CMS or CP preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with LiDAR processing tools.
• Experience with ArcGIS and LiDAR workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, mentoring, and delegating to less-senior staff.
• Research project information and participate in client meetings.
• Understand LiDAR, GNSS/IMU data and LiDAR calibration methods.
• Develop QA/QC workflows for aerial LiDAR data.
• Adhere to safety and information security policies.
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Mentoring teams

QA/QC

Geospatial analysis

Project coordination

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or Business Administration

Tools

ArcGIS

GeoCue

Global Mapper

Inertial Explorer

LAStools

LP360

Optech-LMS

POSPac MMS

QTModeler

RiPROCESS

TerraSolid

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Mapping Scientist with 5-10 years of professional experience to be part of our team in Lakewood, CO or Huntsville, AL. The candidate will be directly responsible for developing and implementing procedures for ensuring the accuracy and quality of data related to electrical and telecommunications components for aerial utility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Takes an active role in coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to less-senior level staff; provides daily “on-the-job” training for team members.
• Research project information
• Participate in client and subconsultant meetings
• Have a thorough understanding of LiDAR sensor technology, including GNSS/IMU data, and LiDAR calibration methodologie
• Adapt to and integrate new technologies in support of performing QA/QC for utility polesLiDAR
• Develop efficient workflows for training new associates
• Adhere to safety and information security policies
• Work well independently and as a team member
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or Business Administration required
• ASPRS Certified Mapping Scientist (CMS) Or Certified Photogrammetrist (CP) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience using software tools and packages for LiDAR Processing
• Must have experience and working knowledge with software like ArcGIS, GeoCue, Global Mapper, Inertial Explorer, LAStools, LP360, Optech-LMS, POSPac MMS, QTModeler, RiPROCESS, and TerraSolid

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas