Imaging Technician I in Austin, Texas at Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

At SAM, you'll play a key role in transforming aerial imagery and LiDAR into high-quality geospatial products that support critical infrastructure projects across the country. In this role, you'll focus on processing, editing, and quality controlling aerial imagery and imagery-based mapping products while collaborating with experienced geospatial professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to build advanced technical skills, work with industry-leading software, and contribute to innovative aerial mapping solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in processing geospatial datasets by evaluating data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable project and industry standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to support the timely delivery of high-quality mapping products.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies, software, and geospatial workflows while contributing to continuous process improvement.
• Process raw aerial imagery into accurate, high-quality geospatial products, including orthophotos and other imagery-based deliverables.
• Edit imagery for a variety of products, including aerial orthophotos, oblique/right-of-way (ROW) imagery, and high-resolution visual and thermal imagery.
• Perform image rectification, georeferencing, mosaicking, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry accuracy standards.
• Utilize MicroStation and other production software to edit LiDAR-derived DEM/DTM surfaces to support accurate image rectification.
• Process and organize raw imagery and geospatial data, including data intake, management, and production workflows.
• Utilize proprietary and commercial software to organize imagery and associate deliverables with client-provided assets.
• Learn to classify LiDAR point clouds and compile mapping features from LiDAR and orthophotography under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong interest in aerial mapping, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and geospatial technologies.
• Strong computer and technical skills with the ability to quickly learn new software and workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with any of the following is preferred:
  
  • MicroStation (highly preferred)
  • TerraSolid (highly preferred)
  • Photogrammetry software and imagery processing workflows
  • Orthophotography production
  • Image rectification, mosaicking, and georeferencing
  • LiDAR point cloud processing and classification
  • Mapping from aerial imagery or LiDAR
  • Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
  • CAD
  • GIS
  • Photoshop
  • FLIR or other thermal imagery analysis software
  • Electric transmission or utility mapping experience