Remote Sensing Operator

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced
Remote Sensing Operator
in our
Tampa, FL, office
.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm.

The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on Remote Sensing related projects forstate and federal clients across the US.

Ideal candidate will work out of our Tampa, FL office. Consideration may be made for qualified candidates in alternate locations.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry.

Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Position requires mid-level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies. Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms. Candidate should have strong self-motivation with independent working mindset, is expected to operate airborne sensors in field operations aboard fixed wing aircraft. Strong communication skills with the pilot and operations staff are expected, must be able to perform work duties at various times and schedules when optimal flying conditions are present, including nights and weekends.

This role may have office geospatial work duties during non-operational times. Training for operating these systems in the aircraft will be provided. Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Collect airborne lidar and imagery data from fixed wing aircraft
• Understand project requirements and priorities
• Work directly with pilots to evaluate weather and environmental conditions during aerial data acquisition
• Collect, download, and ship acquired data from the field to office
• Troubleshoot sensor and software issues while airborne and on the ground
• Ensure complete acquisition field logs and reporting are completed
• Ensure safe operation of company equipment
• Coordinate with acquisition, initial processing, and project management team
• Quality checks on data post acquisition
• Potential geospatial data work in office environment during non-acquisition periods.
• Create project report documentation
• Lead troubleshooting of sensor and software issues
• Lead sensor installation and uninstallation
• Develop and update standard operating procedures
• Mentor and train junior staff
• Facilitate sensor troubleshooting with sensor manufacturers

Required Skills and Experience

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel for up to 8 weeks at a time
• Understanding of aviation, GIS, remote sensing, or GPS survey methods
• 3+ years of prior experience in sensor operation and airborne data collection
• Ability to work and problem solve in remote environments independently of office teams
• Comfortable flying in small aircraft in various environments
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Specific…