Geospatial Transportation Mapper/ System Tester - London, United Kingdom - Waymap

Description

Waymap seeks a
Geospatial Transportation Mapper to conduct onsite digital mapping of the London public transportation system and UK in an effort to make the system more accessible for visually impaired riders. As a transportation mapper, you will be responsible for supporting Waymap in mapping of assigned metro stations and bus stops within the London Area and surrondings. You will also work with Waymap mobile development team to support overall product development.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Daily ambulatory collection of geospatial data via handheld device at various locations
• Setting up system test and exhibitions venues/places for testing, evaluation, and commercial trials
• Constantly connect with relevant teams/stakeholders to provide feedback on system tests and customer trials
• Identify methods of improving existing techniques, methods, and processes
• Communicate effectively to the relevant teams
• Perform necessary documentation of carried out work and any related work
• Project management where necessary to monitor the project progress and complete required milestones
• Support other staff members where required
• Travel within the UK to support technical demos, tests, customer meetings, etc. Some travel in Europe might be necessary as well based on projects.

All employees are expected to contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing requested duties regardless of explicit inclusion in the job description or reasonable relation to an employee's primary role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to be on your feet and walking/climbing stairs throughout the day while holding mapping equipment
• Good analytical and problemsolving skills
• Good communication skills, both user facing and internal stakeholders facing
• Ability to document and present your work to different levels of audience
• Comfortable with learning and handling new technologies (both hardware and software)
• Great organization skills and being able to independently manage time efficiently.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in field data collection, photogrammetry, and testing
• Education in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Programming, CADD Systems Training, Survey, or relevant Geospatial disciplines
• Knowledge of GPS and Mapping systems
• Experience with relevant test tools
• Technology background and/or handheld sensor operation experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to London

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to lift and hold (up to 5 pounds) throughout the workday
• Physical fitness and endurance levels necessary to sustain mapping various locations everyday
• Ability to commute to different areas of London and comfortably work outdoors and underground (6080% worktime onsite).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £34,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person