Senior Geospatial Analyst - Calibration Specialist

Senior Geospatial Analyst – 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 pending experience. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm that offers professional growth and access to the latest technology. Dewberry is a leading market‑facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. We cultivate exceptional talent and deliver high‑quality services to state and federal clients across the U.S. Responsibilities Perform quality checks on data post acquisition. Airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing. Process and extract LiDAR data from raw formats. Perform relative and absolute adjustments to LiDAR data (calibration/alignment/registration). Perform QA/QC on processed data to meet 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 and remotely sensed products using various software platforms. Create and manipulate databases. Perform elevation data processing and manipulation. Develop LiDAR macros. Problem solve; write reports; create 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 LiDAR data extraction and/or swath alignment. Required experience in LiDAR processing and elevation model creation/manipulation. In‑depth knowledge of ESRI’s software. Experience with Terrascan. PLTS toolkit experience a plus. Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, Access). Strong verbal and written communication skills. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role and your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. *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 employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry‑approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third‑party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information. #J-18808-Ljbffr