Geospatial Data Specialist

Job Summary:

Now is the time to join HNTB! We are currently seeking a Geospatial Data Specialist to join our Great Lakes Division in our Chicago, IL or other local offices.

Provides geospatial technology services to HNTB clients by providing support for problems of moderate scope and complexity, developing, configuring, testing, implementing and maintaining geospatial systems. Works on projects and requires skills in one or more geospatial technologies. Performs multiple concurrent assignments and may lead a small project of limited scope.

Duties:

• Develops or customizes system configurations of moderately complex geospatial applications based on geospatial knowledge, the project requirements and an understanding of client needs.
• Assists the client in determining survey and mapping needs and the most effective collection methods and technologies to meet those needs. Meets with client and technology staff to define and document system requirements. Develops system configuration specifications, conceptual and logical workflow and business process diagrams for system development or customization.
• Creates and executes moderately complex system implementations according to established timeline, budget and quality expectations.
• May lead small projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Serves as a technical resource in the application of one or more geospatial platform technologies, such as Esri, Bentley, Autodesk, and Certainty 3D. Provides user support and solves moderately complex technical problems with geospatial systems.
• Codes, tests, debugs and configures solutions at a moderate difficulty level. May perform peer reviews on work performed by junior staff. Thoroughly documents and tests all work produced.
• Continually evaluates work processes and contributes to technology, methodology and process standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Geography or other related degree
• 2 years related experience
• In lieu of education, 6 years related experience

Preferred 

• LiDAR feature extraction using a range of tools including Microstation/TopoDOT, AutoCAD, ESRI, or related
• 3D CAD modeling/creation from multiple sources including remote sensing data, survey information or existing plan drawings
• Familiarity with industry-standard remote sensing platforms and data processing for all forms of LiDAR, photogrammetry, UAV and mobile devices.

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