Lidar Specialist

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES could include:

• Leads development of Sanborn Avalanche – Photon Counting Lidar (PCL) projects and methodologies.
• Designs processing blocks for PCL projects and programs.
• Manages data center resources and software for PCL processing.
• Perform PCL data processing and point cloud aggregation.
• Maintains designed PCL sample data library and other relevant datasets.
• Performs processing of lidar and lidar derivative products
• Performs QA/QC review of lidar and lidar derivative products.
• Coordinates work efforts of staff assigned to department production tasks.
• Act as a technical resource for clients.
• Trains and assists junior-level staff.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable.

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

• Bachelor’s degree . Experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five years of experience in remote sensing and related disciplines.
• Background in GIS, imagery, lidar, geospatial and analysis using commercial software.
• Familiar with common computer operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Understanding of general math and statistics.
• Project coordination/management background.
• Standard ability in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 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, 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 November 15, 2025. Sanborn is a Veteran/ Equal Opportunity Employer.