What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lidar Analyst position at Sanborn?
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. We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality, technologically superior products and services backed by the industry's most experienced staff. We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow.
SUMMARY
The Lidar Analyst provides technical expertise in lidar data calibration, processing, production, survey, troubleshooting, and solving complex issues.
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO In-Office daily
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
- Coordinates all technical aspects of lidar projects, including compliance with quality/specifications.
- Coordinates work efforts of staff assigned to department production tasks.
- Produces products and reports for client delivery.
- Completes data processing and transformations as necessary and performs the final review of lidar files and products as needed prior to delivery.
- Design survey plans, coordinate with field staff, process/report survey data to project specifications.
- 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
- 5 years of experience with lidar data.
- Advanced technical expertise in all phases of Lidar.
- Working knowledge of processing software like, TerraSolid, LP360, LASTools, Global Mapper, ArcPro, QGIS, GeoCue, etc.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required.
Salary Range: 60K - 80K annual
Applicant must live in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.
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 February 28, 2026. Sanborn is a Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sanborn is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Vet/Disability