GIS Analyst - Photogrammetrist
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Job description
This role sits at the intersection of traditional photogrammetry, modern reality capture, and mobile mapping, helping transform high fidelity spatial data into authoritative datasets and digital twin environments for design grade mapping datasets. The ideal candidate brings deep production expertise, a passion for emerging technologies, and the ability to lead teams while advancing standardized, scalable workflows. This role's focus is both photogrammetry and Mobile Mapping supporting both domains, with emphasis based on project needs., Photogrammetry / Stereo Production
- Airborne and terrestrial imagery processing
- Aerial triangulation, stereo compilation, DEM/DTM generation
- Survey grade mapping to DOT and engineering standards
- Photogrammetric accuracy validation and QA/QC
Mobile Mapping / Reality Capture
- Integration of mobile LiDAR and imagery with traditional photogrammetry
- Feature extraction and alignment across mobile, aerial, and terrestrial datasets
- Support of reality capture programs feeding Digital Twins and asset inventories
- Collaboration with GIS and asset management teams to enable downstream use, * Assist in the processing and creation of airborne, terrestrial, and mobile derived datasets
- Execute and assist in QA/QC and accuracy standards for survey grade deliverables
- Proficient in the use of software such as DAT/EM-Summit Evolution, MicroStation, TopoDOT, ArcGIS Pro
- Troubleshoot accuracy, alignment, and workflow challenges
- Help to support development of standardized production workflows
- Support datasets used for Digital Twins, GIS integration, and asset management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Surveying, GIS, Geography or related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in photogrammetric production of DOT and design grade mapping datasets
- Strong understanding of planimetric and digital terrain modeling techniques
- Strong understanding of surveying and mapping principles and accuracy standards
- Team leadership or mentoring experience
- Strong communication and writing skills, * ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist (or pursuing)
- Mobile LiDAR or Digital Twin program experience
- Aerial LiDAR classification and creation of 3D surface datasets for DOT and Surveying clients
Benefits & conditions
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.