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US-CO-Westminster ID

2024-5529

Category Aerial Mapping / Remote Sensing

2nd Category Transmission and Distribution

Position Type Regular

Division Renewables Overview

REMOTE SENSING CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Remote Sensing / LiDAR Calibration Technician to join our team. Westwood's growing Geospatial Department provides professional-level products to its clients, leveraging the latest in industry technology. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The Remote Sensing Calibration Technician is responsible for coordinating, calibrating, and delivering LiDAR and imagery collected internally by Westwood staff to support multiple markets and users. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and reliability of LiDAR and imagery data by performing calibration procedures, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducting quality control checks. The Remote Sensing Calibration Technician will work closely with survey teams and other stakeholders to support the successful execution of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule the aerial calibration of aerial data sets.
• Work closely with Remote Sensing Leadership and Project Leads to maintain project performance.
• Perform calibration procedures according to internal guidelines and industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related aerial datasets.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements and best practices in LiDAR and aerial AT calibration techniques.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for LiDAR calibration.
• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to address equipment issues and obtain necessary support.
• Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical knowledge and skills.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience or Associate degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., geomatics, surveying, remote sensing).
• ASPRS certifications highly desired.
• Strong understanding of LiDAR and remote sensing principles, calibration techniques, and data processing.
• Proficiency in using Remote Sensing software and tools, such as, TerraSolid, MicroStation, PosPac, MetaShape, Photo Shop, Riegl processing suite, PLS-CADD, TopoDOT.
• Industry experience in power generation and delivery, DOT, and renewables.
• Scripting and light programming knowledge to support automation.
• Experience in calibrating aerial datasets acquired with manned and unmanned platforms.
• Familiarity with surveying techniques and equipment for project control understanding.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.

Compensation Range Minimum

USD $30.00/Hr.

Compensation Range Maximum

USD $38.00/Hr.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multi-discipline professional engineering firm that serves wind, solar, battery storage, EV, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from over 25 offices across the U.S. In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marke ing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition