Description

Finding the right fit:

The Geospatial Division is seeking a full-time geospatial technician within the Aerial Mapping group. With recent growth initiatives we are looking for the right individual to support the team with one or more of the following technical skills:

• Aerial and/or mobile lidar processing and editing

• Orthoimagery processing

• Photogrammetric stereo-compilation

• High accuracy mapping from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

This position will require you to be committed to data quality and integrity as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Your sound technical background will allow you to understand and communicate technical project requirements with clients and staff, verbally and in writing.

This position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll need to have an aptitude for working independently on team-oriented efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in geography or related disciple (cartography, survey, remote sensing).

• A minimum of three years of experience in at least one of the above technical skills.

• Familiarity with CAD-based platforms and demonstrated experience with common geospatial processing and editing software for imagery, stereo-compilation, and/or lidar.

• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Experience with wide area lidar editing, 3D breakline compilation, and deliverable QA/QC.

• Experience with lidar data extraction for corridor mapping projects.

• Experience with orthoimage editing

• Experience with compilation for departments of transportation or engineering-grade applications would be considered a plus.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Development

• Paid membership dues to professional organizations

• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification

• Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.

• Work/Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]

• Flexible work schedules

• Financial

• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options

• 401(k) with company match

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Social

• Peer recognition program and mentor programs

• Young Professionals [YP] networking groups

• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)