Remote Sensing Specialist
Company: Dade Moeller
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
NV5 (NASDAQ: NVEE) provides engineering and consulting services to
public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five
business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure,
Energy, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices
nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test,
certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we
live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers,
environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role
in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are
looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused
on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
NV5 Geospatial, Inc., is seeking a Remote Sensing Specialist to
work directly with its federal government client. The successful
candidate will provide support for remote sensing, photogrammetry,
and other geospatially related tools as they apply to client
programs. The contractor shall provide national/regional/local
project support, workflow development, model development, raster
data management, application development, technology evaluations,
training, and general technical functions. Additional support
includes a variety of image processing functions (e.g.,
orthorectification, thematic classification, feature extraction,
image enhancement, etc.) as well as other tasks such as project
scoping and requirements gathering.
Responsibilities
* Interpret and analyze remotely sensed imagery
* Perform image processing procedures such as orthorectification,
image registration, atmospheric and radiometric correction, and
mosaicking using software including Erdas Imagine and ENVI
* Derive spectral indices (i.e., NDVI), pan-sharpened imagery, and
change detection products from remotely sensed data
* Perform image classification and analysis to produce land and/or
species cover maps, inaccordance with agency protocols and
standards
* Employ open source point classification tools including the
following, Cloud Compare,and Support Vector Machines (SVM)
* Build 2-D and 3-D terrain models from very large point cloud
images using PhotoScan orsimilar software
* Perform Object-Based Image Assessments (OBIA) and image
segmentation using eCognition other similar segmentation
software
* Develop new analytical techniques employing remote sensing and
other geospatial information
* Work among diverse team members and customers to develop custom
Graphical User Interface (GUI) tools to integrate remotely sensed
and ecological dat
* Develop methods for handling very large datasets
* Create custom scripts in Python, C++, Windows Command line and
others to meet diverse needs
* Participate in project teams providing Remote Sensing & GIS
support
* Assist in designing remote sensing and GIS projects and related
products in consultationwith client staff and partners
* Attend meetings, conference, and/or seminars to present work and
project findings to otherfederal and academic interests
Qualifications
* Experience applying raster, image, and point cloud data to
address natural andcultural resource management applications
* Experience designing, managing, and maintaining geospatial
databases (including Esri fileand SDE geodatabases)
* Knowledge of raster, point cloud, and 3D data formats (e.g.,
geotiff, img, sid, jpg, ascii, las, ply, 3D PDF) and their
properties, along with experience developing tools to process these
various data sources
* Direct professional experience with a variety of image processing
and photogrammetricsoftware packages including Erdas Imagine,
eCognition, PhotoScan, and Esri's Suite of Image-related tools
* Professional working experience in the applications of remote
sensing technology andfunctional abilities in geographic
projections, transformation, geodetic science, databasemanagement,
geographic information systems, and statistics are required
* Experience working with multiple types and resolutions of remote
sensing data
* Experience with a number of image processing procedures such as
preprocessing, orthorectification, classification, atmospheric and
radiometric correction, image normalization, change detection, and
image segmentation and object-oriented image processing
* Strong programming and automation skills and experience using
industry standard tools such as C++, Python, and/or VB.Net
* Advanced knowledge of sensor technologies and platforms such as
LIDAR, aerial photography, high resolution satellites, LANDSAT, and
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
* Professional knowledge of geography, digital cartography,
physical science and/or biologyin order to successfully integrate
and apply the full range of remote sensing technology toaccomplish
agency missions and goals
* Professional knowledge of concepts and principles of remote
sensing (including sensors, platforms, software packages, and
current science and technology trends), and high-level competence
in digital image processing, geographic information systems use,
and othergeospatial technologies
* Professional knowledge of photogrammetric principals such as
aerial triangulation (AT), bundle adjustments, stereo compilation,
camera calibration, and more
* Knowledge of data validation and accuracy assessment techniques
for quantification andreporting of error in geospatial datasets
The pay range for this position is $80,000.00- $90,000.00 per year;
based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the
candidate. NV5 Geospatial may provide restricted stock units,
sign-on bonuses, stay bonuses, or relocation allowances as part of
the compensation package. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are
also offered to full-time employees, along with Flexible Spending
Accounts and Health Savings Accounts, with employee and employer
contributions. 3 weeks of Paid Time Off a year for full-time
employees along with 9 paid holidays a year. More information
regarding benefits can be found via hyperlink here. This
information is provided per the salary transparency provisions of
the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Base pay
information is based on market location. Applicants should apply
via the NV5 careers site.
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $80,000.00-
$90,000.00 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or
lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of
the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of
the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical,
financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position
offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay
Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants
should apply via the NV5 careers site.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and
professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed,
citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered
veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing
non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation, and training.
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