Description
Tetra Tech is looking for a GIS and LiDAR Analyst to be responsible for leading the planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS and LiDAR data in accordance with the requirements of various projects acquired or assigned by Tetra Tech's public/private/federal clients. Candidates must be knowledgeable with ESRI's software, Leica and NavVis scanning equipment and software products, and operating drones for various data collection methods. This position requires the employee to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
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Responsibilities:
The GIS and LiDAR Analyst will with other GIS, database, application development, and records management disciplines. The analyst will play a key role in supporting project managers, engineers, biologist, environmentalist, and other members of the project team for a variety of municipal, state, federal, and commercial clients throughout the United States and other countries. Major duties/responsibilities of the position include:
• Working with various project teams to support a variety of municipal, state, federal, and commercial projects.
• Being responsible for report assistance, presentations, and mapping for a variety of environmental, utility, and water resources projects.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other project team members and disciplines.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and deploy mobile GIS and LiDAR solutions as part of project team.
• Build, update, and maintain enterprise geodatabases and data, with guidance.
• Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment for distribution.
• Georeference historical aerials and drawings into existing maps and digitize key features.
• Update and query database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations.
• Conduct research to locate and obtain existing geospatial datasets.
• Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Prepare metadata and other documentation.
• Perform quality control on geospatial data attributes.
• Possess a strong background in LiDAR data processing and have excellent analytical skills.
• Operate LiDAR and drone equipment.
• Responsible for daily production activities of mission planning, data processing, and creation of LiDAR mapping products and deliverables.
• Evaluating accuracy and sufficiency and compliance to applicate project and industrial standards related to LiDAR mapping.
• Endure proper classification of LiDAR point clouds.
• Extraction of mapping features including planimetry and breaklines from LiDAR point clouds and handling ground-based images.
• Importing geospatial products into PLS-CADD/MicroStation and subsequent processing and handling in depth quality control of LiDAR data products.
• Occasional travel to client sites and other locations, as requested.
• Other duties as may be assigned and may include periodic field work.
Qualifications & Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Included in this section are specific skills, licenses, certificates, and registrations.
• Expertise with ESRI Apps such as Survey 123, Field Maps, Experience Builder, and Story Maps
• Maintain a passion for continual learning about GIS and LiDAR technologies and refining and maintaining geospatial solutions for clients.
• Energetic with ability to overcome obstacles to complete a task safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity and understanding of GPS technology.
• Understanding of geodatabase structure and capabilities.
• Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working in and communicating strongly and effectively within small and large team environments.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to meet tight and competing deadlines.
• Interest in or ability to automate repetitive processes using scripting languages (i.e., Python, Model Builder, Arcade)
• Awareness of the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) is a plus.
• Possess a FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• Valid state driver license in good standing
This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen due to the projects they will be working on.
Education & Experience:
• Associate or Bachelor's degree or Certification in Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, Database Management or related field.
• At least 3 years direct GIS work experience
• Experienced in using ESRI ArcGIS Pro and Extensions, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise, Leica software, and NavVIS software.
The salary range for this position is $70,000- $120,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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