GIS Expert

Job Description

The GIS Expert – Remote Sensing & Photogrammetry (Lead) will be responsible for managing end-to-end production workflows, leading a multi-disciplinary geospatial team, ensuring on-time delivery of engineering-grade GIS and photogrammetry outputs, and providing technical support to internal process owners across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities (KRA)

• Lead and supervise complete GIS, remote sensing, and photogrammetry production workflows—from data reception to final delivery.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, task delegation, and monitoring of day-to-day production activities.
• Provide technical guidance to Drone Data Team, CAD Team, LiDAR Team, QC Team, and other process in-charges.
• Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, production quality standards, and client specifications.
• Oversee processing of high-resolution satellite imagery, aerial photogrammetry datasets, UAS datasets, and orthomosaics.
• Lead DEM/DSM generation, feature extraction, classification, 3D mapping, large-scale urban mapping, and thematic mapping workflows.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, SOPs, workflow notes, and process improvement reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and internal departments for technical clarifications and delivery approvals.
• Mentor and train junior GIS and photogrammetry analysts to improve production efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• On-time delivery of GIS and photogrammetry outputs across all assigned projects.
• Accuracy and quality score of processed GIS/RS/photogrammetry data.
• Efficiency in resource and workflow management across teams.
• Successful resolution of technical issues raised by production teams or clients.
• Reduction of rework percentage and enhancement of delivery quality.
• Client satisfaction ratings and approval turnaround time.

Required Skills & Technical Competencies

• Strong command over photogrammetry workflows including aerial triangulation, GCP integration, and orthomosaic generation.
• Expertise in GIS-based mapping: digitization, topology, geodatabase management, network mapping, spatial analytics.
• Hands-on experience with DEM/DSM, contours, change detection, land use mapping, and feature extraction.
• Proficiency in industry software: ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper, ERDAS Imagine, Agisoft Metashape, PIX4D, MicroStation, AutoCAD.
• Understanding of drone/UAV data processing, RTK/PPK workflows, and aerial survey methodologies.
• Ability to lead teams, handle multiple projects, and manage production under deadlines.

Educational Qualifications

• B.Tech / M.Tech in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Civil Engineering, Geography, or related field.
• Certifications in GIS, photogrammetry, UAV data processing, or remote sensing (preferred).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person