What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photogrammetric Technician position at Pickett and Associates?
About Us:
We are a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.
At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.
“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.
About The Role:
As Photogrammetric Technician, you will process data from airborne camera systems to create refined imagery-derived products for a diverse range of projects. You will be introduced to a broad array of airborne mapping fundamentals and procedures under the guidance of senior team members.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Maps planimetric features and Digital Terrain Models (break lines and mass points) from digital aerial photographs to create design-level files used for topographic and utility mapping projects using a DAT/EM Summit Evolution digital stereo plotter.
- Operates a digital stereo workstation to acquire digital terrain data and map features using stereophotogrammetry.
- Build proficiency with imagery processing software such as Capture One and Adobe Photoshop.
- Reviews and edits mapping files for use by surveyors and engineers.
- Updates spreadsheets and indexes for job tracking.
- Trains new and junior team members.
- Keeps abreast of technological changes in photogrammetry and related computer software and hardware.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
What You Bring:
- An associate’s degree in a geospatial field is desired, with a concentration in a surveying, geomatics, or GIS-related field (preferred)
- 1 years of experience with emphasis on image data processing (preferred)
- Experience with DAT/EM Summit Evolution or other stereo compilation software
- Experience with CAD software (Microstation or AutoCAD)
- Familiarity with map editing, quality control, data formatting, metadata, and coordinate systems
- Able to communicate and interact effectively and successfully with supervisors, technicians, and other staff
- Other Desirable Experience Sought but not required:
- Familiarity with LiDAR data and/or editing
- Aero triangulation software and processing
- Digital ortho imagery processing
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, and background check
So...Why Join Us?
You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.
You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance & benefits, retirement planning support, PTO and more.
