Overview

A Senior GIS Analyst will work individually and as part of a team to support data production; producing finalized data deliverables based on internal and client requests. The Senior Analyst has knowledge of all aspects of the lidar calibration workflow, performs rigorous QA/QC, and assists in training other team members. This role oversees consistency across finished products and works to develop process efficiencies and improve methodologies.

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong communication in a team based environment
• Takes ownership of work within the team for execution and QA/QC
• Demonstrates good judgment in the selection of the methods and techniques in problem resolution and troubleshooting
• Performs relative and absolute adjustments to lidar data
• Improves and communicates data processes and workflows
• Performs rigorous QA/QC and data finalization practices; performs QA/QC on processed data to ensure it meets accuracy requirements
• Uses ESRI, CADD and vector-based software at a competent level
• Automates workflows and tasks if needed
• Assists in the monitoring of technical KPIs (workflow velocity and throughput)
• Takes initiative to improve processes and efficiencies
• Provides mentorship and training to other team members.
• Can apply creative ideas in practical application

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prior experience in sensor or swath calibration. Preferred experience using software suites like TerraSolid and StripAlign.
• Understanding of sources of error in airborne lidar datasets and visualizing orientation errors.
• Airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing
• Maintains excellent data management and file organization practices
• Demonstrates problem solving ability across software platforms
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Provides oversight of tasking to ensure benchmarks and priorities are met
• Demonstrates efficiency, accuracy in tasks, and organization
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to train others using clear communication and provided program tools
• An understanding of datums and projections
• Strong creative aptitude and ability to contribute to the development of the unique workflow methods

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 months of Analyst or equivalent geospatial experience
• 2 years of experience in a professional work environment
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in a related field
• Confident knowledge of ESRI software and TerraSolid products
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience in a technical, professional, geospatial working environment
• Experience with alignment of terrestrial or mobile lidar datasets; prior experience with trajectory manipulation
• Knowledge of Python, CADD, and Visual Basic; experience creating scripts/models/macros in multiple GIS/lidar platforms
• Ability to understand and apply Python and Visual Basic
• GNSS/IMU processing experience

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.