Remote Sensing Technician (Hybrid)

Job No: 500269 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Environmental, Hybrid, Construction

The Lower Colorado River Authority is looking for a highly motivated and technically proficient professional skilled in remote sensing to join our growing team! This role assists in managing aerial data collection, processing collected data and facilitating system operations. You will play a key role in developing Remote Sensing/UAS projects by working with customers to provide solutions relevant to their department needs. You will work alongside teams across LCRA’s lines of business to carry out our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve.

As a Remote Sensing Technician at LCRA, you develop geographic 2D and 3D deliverables from aerial imagery and terrestrial scan data. This data is collected using a variety of systems. You also assist with mission planning for these operations. You deliver quality geospatial products such as orthomosaic photos, topographic data, digital models, classified point clouds, and photographic or video files. You'll also gain valuable experience in troubleshooting, digital data creation, project management and contributing to an innovative team collecting remotely sensed data.

You will be trusted to:

- Produce geographic 2D and 3D deliverables using aerial imagery and terrestrial scan data.

- Support mission planning for remote sensing operations.

- Develop high-standard geospatial products, comprising orthomosaic photos, topographic data, and digital models.

- Troubleshoot and analyze digital data.

- Collaborate with diverse teams to successfully conduct remote sensing projects.

You qualify with:

- Two or more years in remote sensing, UAS, surveying, GIS, photogrammetry, or other relevant experience.

- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Proficiency in UAS, Surveying, GIS, Remote Sensing, or photogrammetry

- Experience with LP360 Drone and RiSCAN Pro software

- Remote Pilot UAS License (FAA issued)

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Applications close: 3/16/2026 Central Daylight Time