Lidar Analyst

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.

The Lidar Analyst provides technical expertise in lidar data calibration, processing, production, survey, troubleshooting, and solving complex issues. This is an onsite position working for the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Position Location: Onsite in Baton Rouge, LA

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

• Coordinates all technical aspects of lidar projects, including compliance with quality/specifications.
• Coordinates work efforts of staff assigned to department production tasks.
• Performs QA/QC review of Lidar data and lidar derivative products.
• 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.
• Produces products and reports for client delivery.
• 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.

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.
• Working knowledge of processing software like, TerraSolid, LP360, LASTools, Global Mapper, ArcPro, QGIS, GeoCue, etc.
• RIEGL hardware and software experience preferred.

Salary Range: 65K - 90K annual

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 May 16, 2025. Sanborn is a Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.