Geospatial Technician - Charlotte

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.

In Sanborn’s Mapping Division, our airplanes, vessels, drones, and vehicles are equipped with the latest sensors for orthoimagery, oblique imagery, lidar, and sonar collection. With the latest software and AI/ML methods, Sanborn transforms spatial data into 2D and 3D maps – elevation, natural resources, High Definition transportation roadways and infrastructure, 3D models and digital twins of buildings, facilities, and cities – that meet national standards and customer specification. Secure and high-performance storage and streaming options, and data visualization tools, round out the offerings.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Geospatial Technician is an entry level position in a learning capacity to perform the following geospatial production processes. Ingest, processing, quality control and reporting of imagery and GNSS/IMU collected from nadir, and obliques imaging sensors. Prepares, edits, and interprets orthophoto images produced from aerial imagery.

In-Office position: Charlotte, NC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs quality control of images collected from nadir and oblique aerial sensors. Produces quality report.
• Processes and analyzes sensor GNSS/IMU trajectory information.
• Performs quality control and editing of orthophoto images generated from aerial imagery, survey data, and DEM.
• Performs quality assurance checks on orthophotos.
• Assists with miscellaneous project organization and tracking tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma. Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree preferred, or certificate in relevant course of study, or the equivalent work experience or current enrollment in relevant college-level coursework.

EXPERIENCE

Exposure to lidar, ortho imagery and GIS software tools preferred. Photoshop skills a plus.

Full-Time Hourly Pay Range $17-22 hour

Additional Requirements

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.

Sanborn is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA/Vet/Disability.

TO APPLY: Visit our website: www.Sanborn.com to apply for this position. Sanborn is an AA/Veterans/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.