Geospatial Automation Specialist

SAM, LLC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Geospatial Automation Specialist to design, build, and maintain scalable automation solutions for large geospatial datasets, with a primary focus on lidar point clouds, aerial imagery, and derived products. This role combines geospatial expertise with hands-on software development to transform complex, manual GIS workflows into robust, repeatable, and high-performance automated systems. You will work closely with project teams to translate operational geoprocessing workflows into reliable, production-ready automated workflows.

Requirements

• Preferred Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Geomatics, or other related technical field
• Four (4) plus year in related experience
• Strong experience with C++ (preferably Qt 6 or Qt 5)
• Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting
• Hands-on experience with ArcPy and geoprocessing
• Experience with geospatial libraries such as GDAL, PDAL, and Esri ArcPy
• Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts, coordinate systems, and data formats
• Experience working with large datasets and automated pipelines
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Nice To Haves

• Lidar processing (classification, segmentation, feature extraction)
• PostgreSQL / PostGIS and SQL
• JavaScript or PHP for spatial or web-based geospatial applications
• Experience with parallel processing, multithreading, or large-scale workflow optimization
• Feature extraction utilizing AI/ML from imagery and/or lidar datasets
• Experience deploying or supporting geospatial workflows in cloud or hybrid environments
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated lidar and GIS processing pipelines
• Develop tools and utilities using C++ (Qt 6) and Python
• Create and support ArcGIS geoprocessing workflows using ArcPy
• Optimize performance for large-scale datasets and point clouds
• Collaborate with GIS analysts and domain experts to translate operational needs into reliable automation solutions
• Participate in architecture decisions and help define best practices for geospatial automation

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level