Remote sensing, Digital elevation modelling specialist

Remote sensing, Digital elevation modelling specialist

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Work type: Fixed Term
Location: Qatar
Categories: Urban planning, Surveying, Architecture, Landscape architecture

Remote sensing, Digital elevation modelling specialist

• Location : Qatar
• 6 months Consulting Assignment
• Required : June-July 2014

 About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas

The role

With a minimum of 10 years commercial experience in details:

• This expert will conduct a geological survey to investigate sinkhole occurrences and hazards initially across the urban area of Doha, but also extending countrywide across Qatar; review existing geophysical and other investigation data; use of and interpretation of remote sensing data; liaison and teamwork with DEM (including 3D) and GIS specialists; prepare training modules and presentations to Government client; plan and implement field studies; manage professional and technical personnel  in all the above tasks.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Previous work experience in Middle East is desirable
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent
• At least 10-years' experience in providing consulting services in the collection and interpretation of remote sensing data; including satellite imagery, aerial photographs; digital management of data; experience with 3D imagery and inclusion engineering geology, with experience in karst terrains, arid environments; familiar with remote sensing, geophysical and drilling techniques; familiarity with the use of GIS is desirable

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

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To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. 

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 27 Mar 2014 Arabic Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Apr 2014 Arabic Standard Time