Geospatial Senior Technician

Overview

Are you a passionate geospatial professional driven to solve real-world challenges? Join NV5, a nationally recognized leader in geospatial technology. We're seeking a talented GIS Technician to join our dynamic team.

A Senior Technician supports Analysts to complete processing tasks with moderate oversight within a team-based environment. Executing data production in vector-based software platforms, this position supports senior staff in producing LiDAR-driven deliverables based on client requests. It is expected that Senior Technicians will contribute to manual processing tasks with high attention to detail and efficiency. Quantum Spatial offers a fast-paced, production-oriented work environment, which encourages innovation, leadership and growth.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

· Established understanding of LiDAR technology

· Good communication skills, professionalism, and ability to collaborate with a hybrid workforce

· Can maintain efficiency and quality while performing repetitive tasks

· Understands data interactions within a project workflow

· Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress

· Processing and classification of remote sensing data.

· Ability to work independently with minimal oversight as well as in a team

· Maintains processing and production sheets and assures they are updated and accurate.

· Performs multiple production tasks independently, consistently meets acceptance criteria and velocity standards for tasks

· Takes accountability for task outputs, and provides clear communication on data flow to task leads and production team

· Knowledgeable of personal tasking, task benchmarks and prioritization

· Proactively communicates upwards (task leads, Production and Technical Leads) on the status of their task (risks, issues, and estimated time of completion)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 years of data-driven technical experience working with spatial data
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience in a professional work environment
• Knowledge of ESRI or vector-based software and TerraSolid products

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year of technician or equivalent experience
• Master's degree, in geography, environmental studies/science, planning, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS
• Proficiency in ArcMap, MicroStation and PLS CADD preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of:
• Geographical Information Systems
• Mapping or analysis using LiDAR
• Transmission tower and distribution pole components (wire types, insulators, transformers)

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.