Lidar Specialist

ABOUT US

Founded in 1866, The Sanborn Map Company (Sanborn) is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US. Our work is highly visual, and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of today's information economy. We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services.

SUMMARY

The Lidar Specialist provides technical expertise in lidar data processing, production, QA/QC, reporting, metadata, troubleshooting and solving complex issues.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• Coordinates all technical aspect of lidar projects, including compliance with quality/specifications.
• Specialized knowledge in GmL processing procedures.
• Performs processing of lidar and lidar derivative products
• Performs QA/QC review of lidar and lidar derivative products.
• Design survey plans, coordinate with field staff, process/report survey data to project specifications.
• Responsible for the creation of lidar and lidar derivative product metadata files.
• Uses complete understanding of industry specifications and standards to deliver compliant lidar and lidar derivative products.
• Coordinates work efforts of staff assigned to department production tasks.
• Completes data processing and transformations as necessary.
• Responsible for the creation of lidar mapping reports, vertical accuracy assessments, QA/QC reports and statistics.
• Complex review of software for lidar processing and value-added services.
• Uses complete understanding of lidar principles and additional complex understanding of all geospatial and remote sensing disciplines to act as a technical expert.
• Follow Sanborn's Quality Management System (QMS) to assure quality and provide ISO training to employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• Associates in Geography or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education requirement.

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of experience with lidar data.
• Advanced technical expertise in all phases of lidar.

Salary Range: 65K - 90K annually

Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday, PTO, EAP, disability and life insurance benefits.

TO APPLY: Visit our website: www.Sanborn.com under the Careers menu option to apply. We are accepting applications for this position until April 25, 2025. Sanborn is an AA/Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.