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Ayres Associates
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About the job
Geospatial Technician – State Cartographer's Office – UW–Madison Ayres Associates This is an EXPIRED job listing. Do not apply for this position! Location: Madison, WI Type: Full Time Posted: 09/14/2026 Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer More Information: Geospatial Technician This position will require you to be committed to data quality and integrity as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Your sound technical background will allow you to understand and communicate technical project requirements with clients and staff, verbally and in writing. The Geospatial Division is seeking a full-time geospatial technician within the Aerial Mapping group. With recent growth initiatives we are looking for the right individual to support the team with one or more of the following technical skills: • Aerial and/or mobile lidar processing and editing • Photogrammetric stereo-compilation • Orthoimagery processing • High accuracy mapping from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) This position is located in our Madison, Wisconsin office. You’ll need to have an aptitude for working independently on team-oriented efforts. Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work. We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture. Required Qualifications: - A bachelor’s or associate’s degree in geography or related discipline (cartography, GIS, survey, remote sensing). - A minimum of three years of experience in at least one of the above technical skills. - Familiarity with CAD-based platforms and demonstrated experience with common geospatial processing and editing software for lidar, aerial imagery, and/or stereo-compilation. - A valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Desired skills and experiences: - Experience with wide area lidar editing, 3D breakline compilation, and deliverable QA/QC. - Experience with lidar data extraction for corridor mapping projects. - Experience with orthoimage editing. - Experience with map compilation for departments of transportation or other engineering-grade applications Benefits of being part of the Ayres team: - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Short and long-term disability and life insurance. - Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match. - PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule. - Professional development opportunities. Contact Us - 1210 West Dayton St. Madison, WI 53706-1613 - Email: help@sco.wisc.edu - Phone: (608) 262-3065 Website feedback, questions or accessibility issues: help@sco.wisc.edu.
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