Remote Sensing Technician

Overview:

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. 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.

The Remote Sensing Technician (RST) acquires airborne and geodetic survey data. RST's collect aerial survey data with topographic lidar, bathymetric lidar, thermal, hyperspectral, geophysical, and multispectral imagery sensor systems throughout North America.  RST's collect ground data using GNSS, conventional instruments, and mobile lidar mapping systems. RST’s work closely in a collaborative team environment with a captain in aircraft and helicopters while flying acquisition missions. RST's configure and monitor sensor systems, track acquisition progress, download/process/ship geospatial datasets to production offices.  Field work rotations consist of a schedule targeting 16 days in the field followed by 12 days off.

Responsibilities 

• Acquire airborne data using LiDAR and imagery sensor systems.  
• Work closely with pilots/survey crews in small aircraft/helicopters/vehicles while acquiring geospatial data
• Collect, download, and ship gathered geospatial data daily after acquisition  
• Complete extensive field documentation  
• Extensive travel by automobile and aircraft  
• Ensure safe and secure use of company equipment and instrumentation  
• Troubleshoot and install sensor systems with support
• Comply with all policies and procedures developed for safety and operations in dynamic environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Demonstrated ability in GIS and remote sensing techniques
• Understanding of geospatial and aerial survey concepts  
• Understanding of GPS survey methods  
• Effective technical writing and communication  
• Proficient and experienced in utilization of cloud-based technology
• Capable of independent decision making and problem-solving
• Comfortable operating in aircraft any day while on rotation in the field across North America
• Able to safely operate survey vehicles on a variety of road types and conditions across North America
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Minimum Qualifications 

• A valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds  
• Ability to enter other North American countries
• Field experience 
• Experience with GNSS survey practices and instrumentation
• Experience with databases and spreadsheets
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Preferred Qualifications 

• 4-year degree from a physical/ biological/environmental science, engineering program or related
  field
• Aviation Background
• Ground Survey Background
• Current CPR and basic First Aid 
• Proximity and ability to report to an acquisition or production facility

This position reports to the acquisition management team with acquisition facilities in Alaska, Oregon, California and Wisconsin. This position will function as a remote position, but the employee is responsible for transportation to a medium or large hub primary commercial airport at which point the company provides onward travel to and from work locations throughout North America.

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, 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.