Entry Level Remote Sensing Operator

Dewberry•Tampa, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an entry level 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 for state 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.

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
1+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
Interest in field operations
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
Entry level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies
Strong self-motivation with independent working mindset
Strong communication skills with the pilot and operations staff

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms
Prior experience in sensor operation and airborne data collection
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

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 acquisition field logs and reporting are completed
Ensure safe operation of company equipment
Quality checks on data post acquisition
Install sensors and equipment into aircraft with support
Coordinate with acquisition and initial processing
Independent task and time management
Flexibility and problem-solving skills and initiative
On the job and continual training and collaboration
Operate airborne sensors in field operations aboard fixed wing aircraft
Perform work duties at various times and schedules when optimal flying conditions are present, including nights and weekends
Perform office geospatial work duties during non-operational times