Geomatics Engineer

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 We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality technologically superior products and services backed by the industrys most experienced staff We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow

Colorado Springs CO In Office daily

The Geomatics Engineer provides technical expertise in processing analysis modeling and review of geospatial data Identifies troubleshoots and resolves complex issues by leveraging fundamental understanding and experience in lidar remote sensing and GIS Supports the automation and continuous improvement of production and quality control processes utilizing data from various sensor modalities including airborne topographic and mobile lidar and aerial imagery Performs production work and quality control of data and derivative products as required

• Provides technical expertise in processing and analysis of geospatial data from airborne topographic mobile and terrestrial lidar aerial imagery to produce raster vector and other derivative products including point clouds 3D models meshes databases among others as project deliverables
  
  Troubleshoots issues related to the processing of geospatial data to support production activities Identifies and resolves complex issues that fall outside standard operational procedures
  
  Supports the development automation and continuous improvement of processes and workflows; implements methods and algorithms for lidar imagery vector mapping and GIS production pipelines and quality control
  
  Conducts targeted functionality reviews of software tools services and frameworks for the processing and analysis of geospatial data
  
  Aids project teams in the adoption and efficient use of geospatial data processing techniques within the production workflow
  
  Continually seek state of the art methods and technologies to enhance production processes lower costs and improve product quality as part of Sanborns commitment to continuous improvement
  
  Aids in providing support to project managers in technical matters with clients and subcontractors
  
  Supports the development and revision of standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
  
  Supports the review of the technical aspects of lidar imagery vector mapping and GIS projects including compliance with quality specifications as needed
  
  Performs complex geospatial data processing to ensure customer calls are addressed and final products meet expectations
  
  Reviews 3rd party data and provides documented feedback on issues and areas of concern
  
  Documents workflows processes methods algorithms resources across system phases through analysis design development testing and implementation
  
  Aids in providing support to Sales and Proposals staff as required for technical writing presentations cost estimates and project planning
  
  Follows the companys Quality Management System QMS to assure quality and provide ISO training to employees
  
  Other duties as assigned

Not applicable

• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• EDUCATION Bachelors degree in Geomatics Geospatial Science Geography Engineering or a related field Graduate level degree preferred
• EXPERIENCE 5 years of experience in geospatial data processing and analysis including airborne topographic lidar aerial
  
  Advanced understanding of fundamental lidar remote sensing and GIS principles Extensive experience in geospatial data processing analysis and modeling
• Programming scripting experience with Python and preferably other common programming languages RC JavaScript for geospatial data processing
• Familiarity with common machine learning models used in the geospatial domain for feature extraction…