Entry Level Remote Sensing Operator
About The Position
Dewberry is seeking an entry-level Remote Sensing Operator for its Tampa, FL office. This role offers a career opportunity within a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm, focusing on professional growth and the application of advanced technology. The position involves working on Remote Sensing projects for state and federal clients across the US. While the primary location is Tampa, FL, consideration may be given to qualified candidates in alternate locations. Dewberry is a national professional services firm with over 60 locations and 2,500 employees, known for its commitment to quality and innovation, driven by its people and core values.
Requirements
- Entry level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies
- 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
- Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms.
- Strong self-motivation with independent working mindset
- 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.
- 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
- Office geospatial work duties during non-operational times
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Working with and applying the latest technology
- Training for operating these systems in the aircraft will be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
