Remote Sensing Operator Dewberry Engineers Incorporated relocation assistance United States, Florida, Tampa 1000 North Ashley Drive (Show on map) Sep 09, 2026 Remote Sensing Operator Job

ID 16312

# of Openings 1 Job Location US-FL-Tampa Category Geography/GIS Relocation Assistance Yes Service Line MCS Job Description Dewberry is currently seeking an experienced Remote Sensing Operator in our Tampa, FL, office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US. Ideal candidate will work out of our Tampa, FL office. Consideration may be made for qualified candidates in alternate locations. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Responsibilities Position requires mid-level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies. Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms. Candidate should have strong self-motivation with independent working mindset, is expected to operate airborne sensors in field operations aboard fixed wing aircraft. Strong communication skills with the pilot and operations staff are expected, must be able to perform work duties at various times and schedules when optimal flying conditions are present, including nights and weekends. This role may have office geospatial work duties during non-operational times. Training for operating these systems in the aircraft will be provided. Additional responsibilities will include but not limited to: Collect airborne lidar and imagery data from fixed wing aircraft

Understand project requirements and priorities

Work directly with pilots to evaluate weather and environmental conditions during aerial data acquisition

Collect, download, and ship acquired data from the field to office

Troubleshoot sensor and software issues while airborne and on the ground

Ensure complete acquisition field logs and reporting are completed

Ensure safe operation of company equipment

Coordinate with acquisition, initial processing, and project management team

Quality checks on data post acquisition

Potential geospatial data work in office environment during non-acquisition periods.

Create project report documentation

Lead troubleshooting of sensor and software issues

Lead sensor installation and uninstallation

Develop and update standard operating procedures

Mentor and train junior staff

Facilitate sensor troubleshooting with sensor manufacturers Required Skills & Required Experience Required Skills and Experience Valid driver's license

Ability to travel for up to 8 weeks at a time

Understanding of aviation, GIS, remote sensing, or GPS survey methods

3+ years of prior experience in sensor operation and airborne data collection

Ability to work and problem solve in remote environments independently of office teams

Comfortable flying in small aircraft in various environments

Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Desired Skills & Experience Specific experience with Riegl and Teledyne Optech Sensors

Experience in topo-bathymetric lidar

Experience in airborne mission flight planning.

Proficiency in GIS software such as ESRI ArcPro and GlobalMapper

Proficiency in viewing lidar datasets in software such as Microstation (Terrasolid), Geocue LP360, or ESRI Arcmap

Experience in other airborne sensors (imagery, hyperspectral, radar\InSAR\IFSAR, gravimetric\magnetic)

Experience in processing acquired lidar data in sensor vendor software (Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Leica Cloudpro\HxMap,)

Experience with processing aircraft trajectories using Applanix Pospac or Novatel Inertial Explorer

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field. Or relevant industry experience Physical Requirements Ability to fly airborne missions of 3-6 hours in duration, multiple times per day/night with rest between.

Work during any period of day, early morning, late evenings, and\or weekends, with adequate rest time between operations.

Deployed for extended period of times across the US

Not prone to motion sickness

Individual ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to climb aircraft ladders (up to 6')

Ability to operate in outdoor conditions in various seasons, and in aircraft with limited climate controls. Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check. Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employee's. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

• At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report.

These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law. #LI-EB1 Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!

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