Remote Sensing Technician; VPT

Position: Remote Sensing Technician (VPT)
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking an On-Call Remote Sensing Technician based in the western U.S. (California, Oregon, Washington) with 0-5 years' experience to support client-driven environmental consulting projects through the application of remote sensing, geospatial analysis, and field-based data collection techniques. Preference given to candidates with 2+ years of experience. This is a remote opportunity. Preference given to candidates in PST time zone and who are open and willing to travel for site visits, projects, and in-person team collaboration as needed.

This is a project-based hire with ongoing opportunities, supporting externally facing client work. The opportunity for continued employment with ESA beyond initial project needs will be discussed and revisited at or near project milestones.

Who You Are

• You are an environmental or geospatial professional with hands-on experience applying remote sensing and spatial data to real-world environmental challenges.
• You are comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and contributing to fast-paced consulting projects that involve both office-based analysis and fieldwork.
• You bring 0-5 years of experience in a relevant academic and/or professional scientific or environmental consulting environment. Preference given to candidates with 2+ years of experience
• You hold a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant, college-level coursework and applied experience in computer science, geography, natural resources, or a related field.
• You are organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks while working with staff at all levels.
• You communicate clearly, follow established protocols, and are comfortable representing ESA in externally facing project environments.
• Ability to work effectively with all staff levels in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks for project-based assignments

Remote candidates must be located in one of the following States:
Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, New York, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C., Wisconsin

What you'll do for ESA

As an on-call Remote Sensing Technician, you will contribute to a variety of environmental projects across the western U.S., including:

• Supporting environmental monitoring and assessment projects using remote sensing, geospatial data, and field-collected information
• Assisting with processing, interpreting, and integrating remotely sensed data (e.g., aerial imagery, satellite data, LiDAR-derived products) into project workflows
• Supporting field data collection efforts, including the safe operation of sampling equipment, GPS units, tablets/smartphones, and job-specific field tools
• Collaborating with ESA scientists, planners, GIS analysts, and technologists to support client deliverables and reporting
• Participating in data quality control, documentation, and project coordination activities
• Supporting client engagement and project execution in an externally facing consulting role
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed

This position does not support internal data science initiatives and is focused on client-driven environmental work

What's Special About Our Technology Services Practice

ESA's Technology Services practice brings together geospatial science, remote sensing, application development, and environmental expertise to support data-informed decision-making. Our team works closely with environmental scientists and planners to develop practical, science-based solutions that support planning, monitoring, restoration, and resource management.

We specialize in translating complex spatial and environmental data into meaningful insights that help clients understand conditions on the ground and make resilient, forward-looking decisions

What's Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

You are eligible to participate in ESA's sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.

ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in…