GeospatialLiDARField Analyst

Formation Environmental LLC (Formation) is a rapidly growing consulting firm with offices in Boulder, CO, Sacramento, CA, Calipatria, CA and project offices throughout the U.S. Our multi-disciplinary team provides scientific, technical and strategic expertise in environmental engineering, soil science, water resources, vegetation management and remote sensing.

We are seeking a full-time, LiDAR/Geospatial Analyst to join our rapidly growing team in the Sacramento, CA office. This position offers an opportunity to work with colleagues who provide cutting-edge solutions and leverage geospatial data from a variety of remote sensing technologies, GIS, field sampling and big data. We seek a creative, problem-solver who will contribute to the team by collecting, processing, and analyzing remotely sensed data, and translating geospatial information into actionable knowledge.

Skills :

The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work across a variety of industries and applications including utility vegetation management, water quality, agriculture, crop/nutrient management, air quality, soil remediation, and dust control. Successful candidates will be part of multidisciplinary teams comprised of various experience levels.

• Conduct Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis to support various projects with relevant software packages like ArcGIS, QGIS, SAGA, ENVI, ERDAS, GRASS, etc., for data processing and analysis.
• Process and manipulate geospatial data using scripts, models, or macros in software tools.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy in the analysis and processing phases.
• Operate airborne mapping equipment from manned aircraft, sometimes in remote and physically demanding environments.
• Obtain and maintain a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) pilot license for conducting aerial surveys and data collection.
• Survey Support, including operating survey-grade GPS equipment. Collaborate with survey teams to ensure accurate geospatial data collection.
• Apply expertise in LiDAR technology, including classification, data aggregation, statistical analysis, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Communicate results and findings effectively through technical writing. Prepare reports and documentation related to geospatial projects.
• Stay updated with advancements in geospatial technology and methodologies.
• Master technical fieldwork related to airborne LiDAR data acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to:

• Leadership, organization, and effective communication
• Collaboration and efficient conduct of assignments to support multidisciplinary project teams
• Maintaining and upgrading technical knowledge.