There’s still time to register for Build your own 3D map with LIDAR point clouds.

If you’ve seen a semi-autonomous car before, you’ve probably seen a LIDAR (Light detection and ranging) sensor. LIDAR enables a semi-autonomous car to detect surroundings with lasers; it can be used to create 3D elevation maps to help farmers to increase efficiency and it can be used to visualize buildings on a map in really high detail to showcase your real estate portfolio.

We’ll have some fun using a very familiar landmark in Florida as an example.

Be entertained while learning how to:

• Add the color from orthoimagery rasters using gdal2xyz
• Source LIDAR from open data
• Visualize LIDAR with Mapbox GL JS and Deck.gl

Build your own 3D map with LIDAR point clouds
Thursday, October 17, 2019
11:00 am PT / 2:00 pm ET

To Register: ​https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=email-2&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTXpSalpUbGtNMkptTkRjMSIsInQiOiIwa0o1S1wvTHhiSnhTQnlyRDY4NnVGYktcL21GNGV3V3YxQVJ2OEhLWlNqS1wvdDkrTFBGdWVrNzlxZHZaY1h4UnVUbTZxMXVkY2tDNXJ5ZEt6bW54YjlYclNBNWFZdmx2YVJiekpLSmM3RndWZ3ZFZWk2MHBKRWVEWDNsM3ZieTJQTyJ9&eventid=2050226&sessionid=1&key=1E2D917BF6CEA4B5327F2104141D0EAE&regTag=&sourcepage=register

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2200407/remote-sensing-surveyor-odot18-2667oc

Announcement: ODOT18-2667oc
Remote Sensing Surveyor – Professional Land Surveyor 1
Highway Division – Technical Services and Engineering
Salem
 
We are recruiting for a remote sensing surveyor to join our Engineering Automation Section – Geometronics Unit in Salem. This position works with the lead remote sensing surveyor to acquire LiDAR scan data and aerial photographs. This person leads a team responsible for preparation of point clouds, mosaics, planimetric/topographic maps, and digital terrain models used in support of transportation improvement projects.
 
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
 
Additional Details:

• Under-fill: The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a professional land surveyor 1 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a civil engineering specialist 2 ($4,272 - $6,309 monthly) to apply, as we may consider under-filling the position until the selected candidate acquires a professional land surveyor's license. Under-filling will not exceed thirty (30) months.
• Open until filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for Wednesday, 09/26/2018 at 8:00 a.m., but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• Representation: This position is represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

 


Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide training and instruction in field location and construction survey automation procedures.
• Ensure proper and efficient use of electronic survey equipment by working directly with survey crews.
• Process and analyze survey data by working directly with office engineering personnel using computer design and drafting equipment.
• Assist in developing new standards, procedures, and policies related to surveying.
• Maintain knowledge of all aspects of surveying, highway design, highway construction, boundary monumentation, federal government requirements, and related Oregon laws.
• Provide technical assistance related to ODOT survey procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and test new survey instruments and software for future procurement.
• Work directly with survey crews when using specialized equipment for short-term non-standard surveying situations.
• Work with survey vendors to maintain current on new developments and technology and provide information and serve as a technical resource for field personnel.
• Work with other sections of ODOT to coordinate activities related to automation.

Qualifications, Required & Requested SkillsCivil Engineering Specialist 2 Minimum Qualifications (Under-fill Option):
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geomatics, surveying or transportation-related engineering and two years of civil or transportation-related engineering or surveying experience;
OR 
Five years of civil or transportation-related engineering or surveying experience. One year of this experience must have been independently planning and completing assignments;
OR 
An equivalent combination of education and experience. 
 
Professional Land Surveyor 1 Minimum Qualifications:
A valid professional land surveyor (PLS) license.

Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain comity within six months of hire.

LiDAR Hydrography Analyst
LiDAR Hydrography Technician

1) LiDAR Hydrography Analyst
Full Time
 
APPLY
Description: Quantum Spatial is seeking a LiDAR Hydrography Analyst. The position will focus on the development of new hydrography delineations using high quality LiDAR-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), imagery, and field collected data, which will be incorporated into the high-resolution National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and National Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD).  The selected candidate will also perform editing of vector hydrography data and update the NHD to incorporate the LiDAR-based delineations.
 
Tasks

• Prepare LiDAR-derived DEMs (e.g., mosaicking, resampling, etc.) at the watershed or subwatershed scale for hydrography modeling
• Hydro-flatten DEMs to adjust elevations where hydrographic waterbodies, areas, and double-line streams occur
• Hydro-enforce DEMs where hydrography intersects roads, canals, and other anthropogenic features to ensure accurate hydrologic surface flow
• Develop and execute Python scripts to model hydrography from prepared LiDAR-derived DEMs
• Facilitate quality control/assessment reviews of initial delineations by hydrologists using web-based GIS applications
• Adjust initial delineations and hydro-enforcements based on feedback from hydrologists.
• Manage data associated with hydrographic modeling.  These data include interim raster products, final hydro-flattened/enforced DEMs, breaklines, channel initiation points, etc.

 
Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS version 10.x software suite, including the spatial analyst extension
• Demonstrated programming experience with Python
• Demonstrated experience managing, processing, and analyzing raster datasets to model hydrography
• Familiarity with the high-resolution National Hydrographic Dataset (NHD) requirements and data standards
• Understanding of basic hydrologic science principles
• Experience with performing geospatial statistical analysis
• Experience designing and editing geodatabases with related tables to a state or national standard
• Experience producing and/or maintaining editable feature services in ArcGIS web applications
• Demonstrated experience editing vector-based data in ArcGIS version 10.x software in a production environment

 
Preferred skills, but not required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based GIS applications.
• Experience performing transactions on the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) using the NHD update tools.
• Experience in hydrography delineation from ortho-imagery.

Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Immediate submissions are welcome and will be reviewed promptly. All job offers with Quantum Spatial are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
 
How to Apply
 
Please upload a letter of interest, and resume with professional references in one (1) PDF via online application process.
 
https://quantumspatial.com/about-us/our-team
 
2) LiDAR Hydrology Technician
Full Time
 
APPLY
Description: Quantum Spatial is seeking a LiDAR Hydrography Technician. The position will focus on the development of new hydrography delineations in Oregon and Washington, using high quality LiDAR-derived Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), imagery, and field collected data, which will be incorporated into the high-resolution National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and National Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD).  The selected candidate will also perform editing of vector hydrography data and update the NHD to incorporate the LiDAR-based delineations.
 
Tasks

• Hydro-enforce DEMs where hydrography intersects roads, canals, and other anthropogenic features to ensure accurate hydrologic surface flow.
• Facilitate quality control/assessment reviews of initial delineations by hydrologists using web-based GIS applications.
• Manage data associated with hydrographic modeling.  These data include interim raster products, final hydro-flattened/enforced DEMs, breaklines, channel initiation points, etc.
• Perform transactional edits on the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD).
• Maintain critical attributes from existing NHD features while replacing geometry with LiDAR-based delineations.
• Perform quality control and adjustments to hydro breaklines, waterbody features digitized from imagery, and hydrologic unit boundaries.

Requirements 

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Proficiency with the ESRI ArcGIS version 10.x software suite, including the spatial analyst extension
• Demonstrated experience editing vector-based data in ArcGIS version 10.x software in a production environment
• Demonstrated experience managing, processing, and analyzing raster datasets to model hydrography
• Familiarity with the high-resolution National Hydrographic Dataset (NHD) requirements and data standards
• Understanding of basic hydrologic science principles
• Experience with performing geospatial statistical analysis
• Experience designing and editing geodatabases with related tables to a state or national standard
• Experience producing and/or maintaining editable feature services in ArcGIS web applications

 
 
Preferred skills, but not required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management or related disciplines appropriate to the position
• Demonstrated programming experience with Python
• Experience developing and maintaining web-based GIS applications
• Experience performing transactions on the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) using the NHD update tools
• Experience in hydrography delineation from ortho-imagery

 
Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Immediate submissions are welcome and will be reviewed promptly. All job offers with Quantum Spatial are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.
 
How to Apply
 
Please upload a letter of interest, and resume with professional references in one (1) PDF via online application process.
 
https://quantumspatial.com/about-us/our-team

http://www.geomaticsdatasolutions.com/careers/
 
Geomatics Data Solutions, Inc (GDS) is a leading geospatial acquisition and processing firm looking for full-time employees and temporary summer staff to assist in the acquisition and processing of large topo-bathy lidar projects for various US based and international clients. 
 
Candidates should have a strong interest and aptitude for working with geospatial data.  Working within a team, they will be involved in the daily operations of data processing, analysis and production.  Full time employees will also have the opportunity to work on location in the field, assisting in data acquisition, field data management and processing.
 
Responsibilities

• Support other data analysts in editing and classifying geospatial data, including topo-bathy lidar and multibeam sonar datasets
• Demonstrate care and attention to detail while working with geospatial and supporting data
• Create products from geospatial data under direction from colleagues and supervisors
• Work efficiently to help meet project deadlines

 
Opportunities

• Exposure to industry leading technologies
• Exposure to multiple data types and a wide array of processing software and methods

 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Aptitude for quickly learning multiple new geospatial software programs and techniques
• Ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
• Demonstrate flexibility with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to problem solve issues in a logical manner
• Ability to maintain a professional and positive demeanor in times of stress

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with GIS and/or CADD software
• Knowledge and interest in geospatial data and mapping concepts
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related geospatial field preferred (or in progress).

 
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Applications are currently being accepted for review until all positions are filled.
 
Please provide a cover letter and resume, with at least 2 references in a single (1 document) PDF file.  Please list the position you are applying for.
 
Applications should be submitted directly to Info@GeomaticsDS.com
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DOGAMI is trying to get some feedback on our lidar web services. Could you please take a minute to fill out the survey about your experience?
 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2B59QW6

The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries has launched the Lidar Data Viewer interactive map, which offers additional data and new features that make exploring and downloading lidar easier than ever before.
 
Visit the viewer: https://gis.dogami.oregon.gov/lidarviewer/
 
Since the Oregon Lidar Consortium (OLC) was formed in 2007, DOGAMI has collaborated on collection of lidar data with more than 80 partners. The viewer offers OLC data for free download, and now includes data from 18 recent OLC projects.
 
The newly available data includes:

• Lane County: 3,226 square miles. Covers portion of Douglas, Lane, Deschutes, Benton, Linn, Jefferson, Lincoln and Marion County.  Consortium members include Lane County, City of Eugene and Springfield, Emerald People’s Utility District, Lane Council of Governments, Weyerhaeuser as well as Bureau of Land Management and the USGS.
• Metro: 1,240 square miles. The Metro project was a lidar and imagery collection that brought together over 30 different regional, local and state agencies that needed new elevation data covering the Portland Metro region. The project covers a small portion of Clatsop, Columbia, Hood River, Yamhill and Marion County as well as large portions of Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas County.
• Clackamas: 709 square miles. Covers portions of Clackamas and Marion County. The project was funded by USGS, National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management, Weyerhaeuser and Portland General Electric.
• Ochoco West: 474 square miles. Covers portion of Crook County. The data was supported by contributions from USDA Forest Service.
• And data from OLC projects: Green Peter, Big Windy 2013 and Big Windy 2015, Crooked Ochoco, Scappoose, Umatilla YST, Lower Malheur, Panther Creek 2015, Wasco, Four Rivers, Harney Basin, Wallowa 3DEP, Upper Rogue 3DEP, and Upper Umpqua 3DEP. 

 
For more information about the Lidar Data Viewer or the Oregon Lidar Consortium, contact:
Jake Edwards
Oregon Lidar Consortium Coordinator
jacob.edwards@oregon.gov 
971-673-1557

Portland State University's Geography Department has added a new class for the Fall 2013 term, Geog 4/510 Advanced Lidar Analysis and Applications.  If you are interested in learning more about how to work with LiDAR data this will be of interest to you.  

Click for a detailed course description.