Geospatial Lidar Processor

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Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a Geospatial LiDAR Processor to join its dynamic Geospatial team at the Johannesburg South Africa office. Woolpert Africa with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa offers extensive expertise in high-accuracy LiDAR imagery and remote sensing as well as airborne topographic hyperspectral and thermal survey and mapping services. The company delivers advanced mapping solutions for the engineering infrastructure mining agriculture and environmental sectors across more than 45 African countries.

We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Due to our ongoing growth we are seeking an experienced Geospatial LiDAR Processor in Johannesburg.

As a Geospatial LiDAR Processor at Woolpert you will

• Process and analyse airborne and ground data to meet client specifications
• Apply advanced digital mapping techniques including LiDAR post-processing photogrammetry and terrain modelling
• Perform LiDAR post-processing tasks
• Conduct aerial triangulation
• Carry out orthophoto rectification
• Create and edit DEM (Digital Elevation Model) and DSM (Digital Surface Model) outputs Develop 3D mesh models
• Process oblique imagery
  Contribute to planning and problem-solving in sectors such as environmental
• conservation urban planning disaster management and resource exploration
  Work successfully within a team follow detailed instructions and consistently demonstrate professionalism across all tasks and interactions.
• Effectively receive backup evaluate and analyze LiDAR imagery and ground data ensuring data quality and error detection.
• Efficiently process airborne data to client-ready deliverables that meet specified requirements and accuracy standards.
• Perform QC/QA reviews provide clear and accurate progress updates and collaborate with the LiDAR Team Leader and senior team members to drive continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring:

• 3 Years experience in the Geospatial industry.
• Relevant qualifications in Geography Geomatics Geospatial Sciences GIS Remote Sensing or a related field.
• Proficiency in basic GIS software packages QGIS Global Mapper ESRI.
• Strong knowledge of geospatial data formats coordinate systems and data projections.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex spatial concepts into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Prior experience working with LiDAR GIS and remote sensing technologies is preferred for example: Terrasolid & Microstation etc.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture engineering and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe Woolpert makes a real difference at home and addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Fitness reimbursement technology stipend employee assistance program and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert

Woolpert is looking for supportive goal-oriented and career-minded individuals who are or are looking to become industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us youll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

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