What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photogrammetric Technician position at Pape-Dawson Engineers?
Overview
The Photogrammetric Technician will utilize their knowledge of aerial mapping and cartography to provide technical support to the Geospatial team.
Responsibilities
- Compile and extract feature data from stereo imagery, creating and editing digital elevation models as well as planimetric features to client specifications
- Photointerpretation of geographic features from aerial imagery
- Coordination and collaboration with the project team members on the progress of production
- Ensure completion of all project forms, spreadsheets, and checklists
- Creates or assists with reports including data reports, archiving, and final deliverables
- Identify and develop process improvements/efficiencies and workflow automation
- Attend training and/or meetings relating to job requirements
- Perform quality assurance methods to ensure a high degree of data consistency, integrity, and accuracy and provide feedback in the form of constructive criticism to peers
Qualifications
- Ability to work with ESRI ArcGIS, DAT/EM Summit Evolution, Socet Set, Socet GXP, Cardinal VR, Microstation, AutoCAD or equivalent software platforms
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of aerial mapping and cartography
- Strong interest in earth sciences, GIS, geography, and/or land surveying
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees in the organization, both verbally and written
- Ability to work in a deadline driven environment with changing priorities depending on project workload
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and terrains on a consistent basis and for extended periods of time.
- Must be dependable and reliable
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Engineering, GIS, Geograpy, or related field
- ASPRS certification
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.