Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Geospatial Analyst in our Tampa, FL or Fairfax, VA offices. Remote positions will be considered dependent on experience. 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 the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US.
Responsibilities
Position requires experience in analysis and review of topographic lidar data, topobathymetric data, IfSAR, vector data (2D and 3D), Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), Digital Surface Models (DSMs), Elevation Derived Hydrography (EDH) data for 3DHP, imagery, and derivative products for state, federal, and private clients across the US. Experience with NHD and/or creating automated lidar classification algorithms (TerraSolid Products) preferred. Strong candidates will also have a good, conceptual understanding of fundamental remote sensing concepts and geospatial processes for various products, e.g. how lidar sensors work, basic GPS ground survey procedures, airborne lidar trajectory processing, interaction of light and water for bathymetry applications, and ortho-imagery processing.
• Generation and QA/QC of elevation data, other GIS data, and associated data products;
• Creation and analysis of derivative data layers;
• Create and manipulate databases;
• Lidar macro creation;
• Creation and analysis of derivative data layers;
• Problem solving;
• Supporting process improvements;
• Report and metadata writing and review;
• Report writing.
Required Skills & Required Experience
Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• 8 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lidar processing and elevation model creation/manipulation, hydrography, or other remote sensing processing, development, and QA/QC.
• In-depth knowledge of ESRI's software, including ArcPro.
• Experience with digital elevation data.
• Proficiency in standard office computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Beneficial Skills & Experience
• Master’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
• Engineering background and\or understanding of lidar sensor design, troubleshooting, or repairs.
• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) with remote sensing experience.
• Specific experience working with Riegl topobathymetric sensors and Optech CZMIL topobathymetric sensors.
• Experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/remote sensing platforms.
• Proficiency with other geospatial software suites such as Terrasolid Products, Global Mapper or LP360.
• Experience with national elevation programs, such as NOAA’s Coastal Mapping Program, USGS 3DEP, and/or USGS 3DHP.
• Experience with industry standards and specifications, e.g., ASPRS Positional accuracy Standards for Digital Geospatial Data, USGS Lidar Base Specifications.
• Proximity to one of Dewberry’s geospatial centers of expertise in Fairfax VA orTampa FL.
