Terra Global Capital ยท 6 days ago
Remote Sensing Scientist & Geospatial Software Engineer, Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$68K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expTerra Global Capital is a mission-driven company focused on sustainable landscapes and climate finance. They are seeking a Remote Sensing Scientist and Geospatial Software Engineer to leverage location-based data for developing innovative solutions in the Nature-based Solutions (NbS) sector.
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Responsibilities
Executing the workflow of remote sensing analysis (data acquisition, re-projection, geometric correction, radiometric correction, classification, and map production)
Collecting, generating and managing spatial data at project, regional and global scales
Collecting imagery and data to perform land cover classification
Performing landcover classification and post classification processes
Running and improving the existing Python code to manipulate large raster datasets
Executing land-use change modeling and GHG accounting at site-based and jurisdictional scales
Contribute to developing biomass calculations associated with land-use change
Conducting spatial analyses and producing maps to meet reporting requirements, with a particular focus on the new consolidated REDD methodology and JNR
Creating new GIS tools to improve internal processes
Work closely with project managers to review spatial data received from partners
Reviewing technical aspects of AFOLU GHG projects and programs and provide guidance to project developers regarding project typology, eligible methodologies and mechanics of carbon monitoring, reporting and verification
Contribute to creation and review of carbon feasibility studies, Project Documents and Monitoring and Implementation Reports including background research and creation of content
Visiting project sites in developing countries, for data gathering and sharing, mapping and collecting ground-truthing data
Qualification
Required
A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressive, relevant GIS/RS experience in applications that involve forestry, agriculture and/or land-use change analysis in developing countries
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Forestry, Geography, Remote Sensing/Geospatial Science or related field, or equivalent experience is required
Expertise in Nature-based Solutions (NbS), including an understanding of the verification and validation of emissions reductions and removals credits (e.g., methodologies, process) and technical GHG protocol aspects
In-depth understanding of ESRI ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, Server, Enterprise/Portal, and Image Server
Knowledge of open-source geospatial solutions like QGIS and Google Earth Engine
Knowledge of acquisition, management, interpretation, and exploitation of remote sensing data including spaceborne, airborne, and UAV data and imagery, mosaics, and LiDAR
In-depth technical knowledge and skills including geo-database design and spatial relationships
Technical knowledge and skills performing land use and land cover change maps using different sources of satellite imageries including multispectral imagery and radar data
Good understanding of Python, including GDAL package and JavaScript
Fluency with the MS Office suite, including formatting in Word and advanced Excel skills
Passion/persistence to work as a team-player and contribute to a company dedicated to Nature-based Solutions (NbS) program approaches
Excellent communication and organizational skills: Verbal, written, and presentational
High-level attention to detail
Proactive and positive attitude; strong willingness to contribute effectively and positively to a multidisciplinary, global private company
Highly motivated to meet corporate and personal/professional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as assigned annually
Knowledge and strong understanding of machine learning packages
Knowledge of public cloud services (AWS) and CI/CD tools
Thorough understanding of (geo-)statistics and data extraction and analysis
Experience with GHG market standards, guidelines and protocols
Actively working to learn new skills in order to stay ahead of with changing technologies and industry trends and shares knowledge proactively with others
Able to apply business knowledge to develop and deliver innovative, beneficial improvements
Excellent collaboration skills, required both in-person and fully remote
Demonstrable ability to operate and effectively communicate while under pressure, as well as the ability to lead a diverse workload and work under time constraints
This position requires occasional travel up to 20%
Skilled in communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences
Possess either English or Spanish writing and speaking skills, English understanding is required
Experience working in an international environment, specifically in developing countries
Benefits
Professional Growth: thrive on the opportunity to learn through training and development with dedicated professionals working from different countries around the world
Collaboration: join a great team atmosphere and a corporate culture based on mutual respect, partnerships, flat reporting structures and the opportunity to work from home.
Company
Terra Global Capital
Terra Global, a woman-run, for-profit social enterprise, was founded in 2006 to facilitate financially, socially and environmentally sustainable forestry and agricultural land management practices.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Adriana Henao
Principal Partner Sourcing
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