Geospatial Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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 digital ortho photography processing, graphics, and quality control. Prepares, edits, and interprets orthophoto images from aerial photographs, survey data, and compilation data. Process and analyze lidar point clouds for anomalies and artifacts. Read and interpret maps and other GIS data, collecting and analyzing GIS data sources and entering data into GIS databases, modifying GIS databases, drawing maps using automated software, and producing reports.

In-Office position: Colorado Spring, CO

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE

• Under close supervision, prepares orthophoto images from aerial photographs, survey data, and compilation data and archives digital data.
• Perform manual edit QC on LiDAR data.
• Creates, maintains and updates databases using GIS software.
• Collects hydro feature breaklines and runs hydro models and produces printed maps.
• Proficient in operating GIS equipment, software, data, and related products.
• Compiling geographic information in the form of satellite images, geographical surveys, and aerial photographs.
• Researching and verifying geographic data.
• Entering new data into GIS database.
• Drawing maps using advanced computer software.
• Ensuring maps are annotated and compiled with the correct information.
• Compiling reports using all available GIS and GPS data sources.
• Maintaining the GIS database and troubleshooting data issues.
• Compiles Photogrammetric and topographic data.
• Follow Sanborn’s Quality Management System (QMS) processes to assure quality
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma. Associate’s degree preferred or higher, 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, Google, Photoshop, CADD, ESRI, Windows. Can see visually in stereo 3D.

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.

TO APPLY: Visit our website: under the Careers menu option to apply. We are accepting applications for this position until September 15, 2026. Sanborn is an AA/ Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.