Aerial Mapping Technician / Stereocompiler

Job Description

Aerial Mapping Technician / Stereocompiler

DAS Geospatial is in its 47th year as the most widely utilized Aerial Mapping provider in the State of Texas.Engineers, Surveyors, and Developers rely on DAS ability to provide precise imagery and geographic map information to help design new highways, subdivisions, lakes, pipelines, and much more.

DAS Production team is a highly driven group that is seeking to expand its production team. We are seeking motivated individuals who are available to work full-time with overtime potential.

A successful candidate is self-motivated, proactive, detailed oriented with a high degree of attention to detail and quality production.

Responsibilities

The Aerial Mapping Technician position is responsible for creating design level planimetric maps and digital terrain models, which will be used to support planning, design, and construction. This position will use stereo photogrammetry to compile and extract data from aerial photography and LiDAR data into comprehensive three-dimensional datasets.

Planimetric Data Compilation and Extraction

Measure and validate ground control points within the project stereo models

Read and validate ground control points within the project stereo models

Utilize stereo photogrammetry techniques to compile planimetric data from aerial photography

Utilize LiDAR data to extract planimetric data

Digital Terrain Modeling

Develop digital terrain models (DTMs) using acquired data to provide a three-dimensional representation of the terrain and its features

Quality Assurance

Read, review, and understand each projects technical specifications and requirements

Read and validate ground control points within the project stereo models

Run analysis software to ensure the data is clean

Ensure the accuracy and quality of maps and digital terrain models produced with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to project requirements and standards

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven experience in aerial mapping, photogrammetry, or related fields

Proficiency in stereo photogrammetry techniques and software tools such MicroStation, DAT/EM Systems, and AutoCAD

Understanding of aerial mapping standards, principles, and applications

Familiarity with LiDAR data extraction

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills for collaborating with Project Managers, Production Managers, Team Members, and other stakeholders

Ability to meet or beat production budgets and deadlines

Committed to producing high-quality work with a focus on accuracy and precision

Adapt to evolving technologies and methodologies

DAS provides its employees with a health plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance.DAS contributes 3% of each employees compensation to the 401k retirement plan.

Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate