Geospatial Engineer (Burnie)

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards. Fulcrum Robotics, part of SGS, is a leader in Industry 4.0, driving a new way of managing risk by leveraging remote sensing, unmanned systems, automation, AI and ML. Fulcrum Robotics is a leading provider of asset integrity and environmental services across Australia, New Zealand and the APAC region. We use advanced robotics, unmanned systems and remote sensors to help industries manage risk and compliance, inspect, monitor and manage critical environments and infrastructure safely and efficiently. 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. 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 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 Why work 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: Our employee perks platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOUSGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a robust, innovative, and forward‑thinking workplace. SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ro9gu