Remote Sensing Operator

Dewberry•Tampa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an experienced Remote Sensing Operator to join their team in Tampa, FL. This role involves working on Remote Sensing projects for state and federal clients across the US. The company offers opportunities for professional growth and the application of the latest technology. While the primary location is Tampa, FL, consideration may be made for qualified candidates in alternate locations. Dewberry is a professional services firm with a nationwide presence, emphasizing the importance of its people and offering opportunities to work on innovative projects.

Requirements

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.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

Mid-level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies.
Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms.
Specific experience with Riegl and Teledyne Optech Sensors.
Experience in topo-bathymetric lidar.
Experience in airborne mission flight planning.
Proficiency in GIS software such as ESRI ArcPro and GlobalMapper.
Proficiency in viewing lidar datasets in software such as Microstation (Terrasolid), Geocue LP360, or ESRI Arcmap.
Experience in other airborne sensors (imagery, hyperspectral, radar\InSAR\IFSAR, gravimetric\magnetic).
Experience in processing acquired lidar data in sensor vendor software (Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Leica Cloudpro\HxMap,).
Experience with processing aircraft trajectories using Applanix Pospac or Novatel Inertial Explorer.
Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field. Or relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Operate airborne sensors in field operations aboard fixed wing aircraft.
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.