Lidar Specialists – Full-time Employees & Summer Interns (Hillsboro, OR)

Geomatics Data Solutions, Inc (GDS) is a leading geospatial acquisition and processing firm looking for full-time employees and temporary summer staff to assist in the acquisition and processing of large topo-bathy lidar projects for various US based and international clients.

Candidates should have a strong interest and aptitude for working with geospatial data.  Working within a team, they will be involved in the daily operations of data processing, analysis and production.  Full time employees will also have the opportunity to work on location in the field, assisting in data acquisition, field data management and processing.

Responsibilities

• Support other data analysts in editing and classifying geospatial data, including topo-bathy lidar and multibeam sonar datasets
• Demonstrate care and attention to detail while working with geospatial and supporting data
• Create products from geospatial data under direction from colleagues and supervisors
• Work efficiently to help meet project deadlines

Opportunities

• Exposure to industry leading technologies
• Exposure to multiple data types and a wide array of processing software and methods

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Aptitude for quickly learning multiple new geospatial software programs and techniques
• Ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
• Demonstrate flexibility with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to problem solve issues in a logical manner
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with GIS and/or CADD software
• Knowledge and interest in geospatial data and mapping concepts
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related geospatial field preferred (or in progress).