Geospatial Technician

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Geospatial Technician to join our dynamic Geospatial Team to work remotely. This position reports to the Geospatial Team Leader I and is responsible for performing bathymetric lidar mapping tasks on projects worldwide. Qualified candidates will be experienced with Bathymetric LiDAR.

As a Geospatial Technician at Woolpert, you will:

Work as part of a team on topo-bathymetric lidar projects.
• Process and edit bathymetric and topographic lidar.
• Digital camera image processing.
• Perform QA/QC of processed data.
• Possibly perform primary lead duties on projects.
• May assist in the development and implementation of QA/QC standards.
• Perform final QA/QC in all project deliverables.
• Coach and mentor technical team members, depending on experience level.
• Be responsible for communicating project status updates to Team Lead as needed.
• Assist in project layout and planning.
• Assist with data management and report creation.
• Collaborate with team on project workload; shifting responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D and five (5) years of professional experience in a geospatial field (e.g. topo-bathymetric lidar, topographic lidar, geospatial data processing).
• Proficient in one or more geospatial related functions (e.g. lidar data editing, GIS, geospatial mapping, hydrographic survey).
• Proficient in geospatial system related software applications such as TerraSolid, Esri ArcGIS, and/or Bentley MicroStation.
• Bathymetric mapping / hydrographic survey experience preferred.
• Mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
• Effectively present information before groups of clients or employees.
• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations.
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Occasional travel required.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) is preferred.

Resulting Physical Qualifications

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds.
• Must have visual abilities of close vision, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, depth (stereo) vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.