Ayres Associates
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Finding the right fit:
Ayres is recognized as an industry leader in geospatial services and provides consulting to a wide range of professions and data users. The aerial mapping group is known for innovation and we’re at it again. We are seeking a technician with experience performing geospatial data extraction for electric and/or telecommunication utilities. The ideal candidate will be familiar with infrastructure and terminology associated with electric transmission and distribution and/or telecommunications and will be able to identify common facilities from geospatial data. Note: There is only one position available with the option of multiple office locations.
On any given day, you’ll:
- Collect relevant utility assets from Lidar and image-based technology (mobile and aerial technology).
- Assist in identifying software and formatting needs of clients and support data formatting to appropriate various deliverable software platforms.
- Support data collection efforts on occasion in the field using data collectors and other GPS enabled devices.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in geography, survey, engineering or other related technical field of study.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in related field.
- Demonstrate familiarity with T&D infrastructure and terminology.
- Understand how to collect and measure points-of-attachment on T&D structures.
- Working knowledge with one or more of the following software: PLS-CADD, Esri geodatabase, O-calc, or CAD.
- Familiarity with editing and classifying Lidar point clouds.
- Understanding of coordinate systems.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- Experience with surveying and/or GPS based data collection in the field.
- Familiarity with telecom Outside Plant (OSP) engineering would be considered a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients.
- Experience with mobile data collectors.
- Comfortable interacting with the general public and utility contractors while operating in the field.
- Ability to work independently and train other technicians.