Geospatial Data Specialist
USIC · Zionsville, IN · 2 days ago
$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Process and organize geospatial datasets from multiple sensors including LiDAR, GPR, GNSS, and photogrammetry.
- Perform QA/QC checks to ensure alignment, completeness, and consistency across all collected data.
- Convert and clean datasets for import into CAD, GIS, and BIM environments (Civil 3D, QGIS, Revit, etc.).
- Generate 2D and 3D outputs such as shapefiles, DWGs, KMLs, and surfaces/TINs.
- Standardize naming conventions, coordinate systems, and metadata across project deliverables.
- Collaborate with the Geospatial Systems Supervisor to improve internal data pipelines and automation.
- Support the creation and maintenance of libraries, templates, and standard processing documentation.
- Ensure data is properly archived and backed up according to company protocols.
- Communicate regularly with field teams to clarify data collection parameters and resolve inconsistencies.
- Provide feedback to technicians and supervisors to enhance data capture quality and efficiency.
- Support managers and CAD/GIS staff with organized and verified datasets ready for drafting or analysis.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in geospatial data processing, remote sensing, or GIS/CAD production.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, QGIS, or similar mapping software.
- Familiarity with LiDAR, photogrammetry, or GPR data formats and workflows preferred.
- Understanding of coordinate systems, datums, and transformations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with data QA/QC or file standardization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Comfortable learning new processing tools and adapting to evolving technology.