Senior Geospatial Analyst - Calibration Specialist

Sr Geospatial Analyst / LiDAR Calibration Specialist Dewberry is currently seeking a Sr Geospatial Analyst / LiDAR Calibration Specialist in our Tampa, FL or Fairfax, VA offices. Remote positions will be considered dependent on experience. The role involves working on GIS/IT and Remote Sensing projects for state and federal clients across the US. You will perform sensor or swath calibration, alignment adjustment, and quality assurance of LiDAR data. Responsibilities Quality checks on data post acquisition Airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing Processing and extraction of LiDAR data from raw formats Performing relative and absolute adjustments to LiDAR data (calibration/alignment/registration) Perform QA/QC on processed data to ensure it meets rigorous accuracy requirements Review and validate post-processed LiDAR data sets for completeness and accuracy Verify that data meets point density, spatial distribution, and classification requirements Perform quality checks against project specifications, industry standards, and client guidelines Assess point cloud characteristics including noise, gaps, overlap, and vertical/horizontal accuracy Document QA/QC findings and communicate results to project managers and technical staff Create a variety of digital mapping/remotely sensed products using various software platforms Create and manipulate databases Elevation data processing and manipulation LiDAR macro creation Problem solving Report writing Creating Scripts/Models/Macros in multiple GIS/LiDAR platforms Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field 5+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing field Experience in either LiDAR data extraction and/or swath alignment Required experience in LiDAR processing and elevation model creation/manipulation In-depth knowledge of ESRI's software Terrascan PLTS tool kit experience a plus Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access) Strong verbal and written communication skills D on’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law #J-18808-Ljbffr Dewberry