Geospatial Engineer

We’re looking for a driven Geospatial Engineer to join our team, delivering high-quality spatial data solutions that support environmental and industrial inspection services.

In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies including UAVs, ROVs, LiDAR, and sonar to capture, process, and analyse geospatial data—transforming it into actionable insights for clients across the energy, water, marine, and infrastructure sectors. You’ll collaborate closely with field teams, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate, high-impact deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

- Support UAV, ROV, and USV operations to ensure optimal data capture
- Conduct field calibrations and perform QA/QC checks (field and office)
- Capture and process spatial data including LiDAR, bathymetry, photogrammetry, and thermal imagery
- Produce high-value outputs such as orthomosaics, point clouds, DEMs/DSMs, 3D models, and volumetric analysis
- Perform change detection, deformation, and terrain/vegetation analysis
- Integrate multi-source datasets (UAV, sonar, GNSS, satellite, and terrestrial surveys)
- Prepare technical reports, maps, and client-ready deliverables




- Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to improve data capture and workflows
- Represent the business in client interactions and industry forums as required

Qualifications

About You

- Degree in Geospatial Science, GIS, Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience with geospatial data processing or UAV/ROV data (industry or academic)
- Proficiency in GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar
- Understanding of LiDAR, photogrammetry, sonar, or bathymetry workflows (desirable)
- Experience with scripting (Python or R) is advantageous
- Strong interest in applying geospatial technologies within environmental and infrastructure projects

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the advantages to working for SGS.

- As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers
- Ongoing learning & development
- Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
- SGS Rewards:

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