10 Current GIS, Remote Sensing & Land Surveying Jobs in South America – October 2026

GIS jobs in South America October 2026 span spatial databases, agricultural data science, municipal mapping and precise field measurement. This roundup contains 10 current vacancies checked on 16 October 2026: six in Brazil and four in Chile. Locations include São Paulo, São José dos Campos, Vila Velha, Pará, Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama and Temuco, alongside Brazil-based remote opportunities. The selection is not a claim that every South American country has the same hiring conditions: these are the roles that passed the checks.

Students can find a geoprocessing internship and a mining-survey support role; experienced candidates can compare spatial-database, image-analysis, road and rail opportunities. Remote sensing jobs in South America appear here through image processing and agribusiness analytics, while land surveying jobs in South America are represented by mining volumes, road topography and railway measurement. Several application windows continue into November or December, and MARVICH is already recruiting for an estimated November start.

For wider comparisons, see the current Germany GIS and surveying roundup and Spain geospatial vacancies. Prepare technical examples with TechGeo’s GIS interview questions and answers guide.

Job advertisements may be changed or closed by employers without notice. Every vacancy in this article was accessible and appeared open when checked on 16 October 2026. Always verify the details on the employer’s page before applying.

Current GIS, Remote Sensing and Surveying Vacancies

Missing salary figures are marked “Not disclosed.” November and December dates are shown explicitly. On phones, each row becomes a labelled card; exact vacancy pages open in a new tab.

Brazil: Detailed Vacancy Profiles

1. Geoprocessing Analyst – Spatial Databases — Geopixel

Geopixel’s database-focused analyst opening connects municipal mapping with dependable spatial-data services. The remote Brazil listing names PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Python and GeoServer, alongside SQL scripting, topology checks, spatial and tabular data preparation, and publication through web systems. The analyst also contributes to quality-control methods, technical discussions and customer support for Geopixel Cidades. Applicants need a relevant completed degree or proven experience; the advert additionally lists postgraduate or MBA study and intermediate English among its qualifications. This is a good fit for someone who can explain how they detect invalid geometries, structure a repeatable data-cleaning workflow and communicate a dataset’s limitations. Honest CV keywords include spatial databases, SQL, Python, cartography, PostGIS and topology validation. Applications are shown open until 22 November 2026; salary is not disclosed. View Job & Apply.

2. Geoprocessing Analyst – Urbanism — Núcleo Engenharia Consultiva

Núcleo Engenharia Consultiva is recruiting for its urbanism team in São Paulo’s Faria Lima area. The advert emphasizes practical QGIS, AutoCAD drawing and editing, coordinate systems, cartographic projections, geospatial conversion and interpretation of maps, imagery and technical documents. Applicants may have completed or still be studying a relevant degree, including geography, surveying/cartographic engineering, civil or environmental engineering, geology or geoprocessing. Excel, clear technical writing, spatial reasoning and responsible information management also matter. The most useful application evidence would be a concise example of converting data accurately between formats or preparing a clear map from technical inputs. CV keywords include QGIS, AutoCAD, coordinate reference systems, data conversion and technical reporting. The description specifies weekday on-site work, although the portal metadata labels the role hybrid: clarify this discrepancy before accepting an interview. Applications run until 17 November 2026. View Job & Apply.

3. Mid-Level Data Scientist – Image Geoprocessing and GIS — BIP Brasil

BIP Brasil seeks a mid-level data scientist for agribusiness projects combining machine learning, geospatial information and imagery. Responsibilities include statistical or ML models, satellite and aerial-image processing, automated geoprocessing, data integration, validation and communication of results. The core requirements cover Python or R, SQL, data preparation, model-evaluation metrics and GIS tools such as QGIS or ArcGIS. GeoPandas, Rasterio, GDAL, Earth Engine, PostGIS, deep learning and cloud platforms are desirable examples rather than a requirement to master every listed technology. Candidates with relevant experience from other degree backgrounds may also be considered. This remote Brazil role suits someone able to connect technical analysis to an agricultural decision and document uncertainty. Honest keywords include spatial analysis, machine learning, model validation, SQL and remote sensing. The application-registration deadline is 5 December 2026; pay is not disclosed. View Job & Apply.

4. Technical Geoprocessing Assistant — Padtec

Padtec’s on-site Vila Velha vacancy supports geospatial work for gas-distribution networks. The assistant helps maintain cartographic databases, interpret network maps, produce georeferenced navigation files, locate field work orders and process aerial imagery or orthomosaics. A technical qualification in geoprocessing, GIS or a related subject is requested, together with at least six months of demonstrable QGIS experience. The advert explicitly mentions UTM coordinates, KMZ/KML/SHP/GBD files and orthomosaic processing, preferably with WebODM. Candidates should show careful handling of coordinate information and the ability to connect office mapping with operational field needs. Appropriate CV keywords include QGIS, UTM, utility mapping, cartographic databases, WebODM and orthomosaics, but only where genuinely supported. The permanent role lists food, health, dental, transport and life-insurance benefits without a salary figure. Applications are shown open until 1 December 2026. View Job & Apply.

5. Topography Assistant — CoreX Copper Brasil

CoreX Copper Brasil offers an entry/support route into mine surveying. Duties include assisting with levels and survey instruments, underground and surface alignment, mine markings, infrastructure setting-out, stockpile updates, scanning, drone flights and total-station activities. Completed secondary education and a category B driving licence are mandatory; technical training, equipment familiarity and basic Office skills are desirable. The description requests residence in, or willingness to live around, Água Azul do Norte. The portal’s location field instead names Canaã dos Carajás, so applicants should confirm the actual operating site and travel expectations. This is a field-support job, not a promise of independent surveyor responsibility. Useful CV terms include survey assistance, mine traverse, total station, scanner, GNSS/RTK and field records when supported by experience. The permanent on-site opening has a 4 December 2026 application-registration deadline and no disclosed salary. View Job & Apply.

6. Geoprocessing Internship – 12571053M — Geopixel

Geopixel’s internship provides a supervised route into municipal geospatial projects. Interns contribute to property-cadastre analysis, visual interpretation of orthophotos, façade photographs and subdivision plans, digitizing, geographic-data production, training and quality workflows. Applicants should be in at least the second year of a relevant university course, including geoprocessing, environmental engineering, geography, cartography, environmental management or architecture. Introductory ArcGIS and QGIS knowledge is expected. Remote sensing, image processing, real-estate cadastre and municipal taxation are differentiators rather than a demand for senior-level experience. The office is in São José dos Campos, and the description says remote arrangements are also considered. A small, well-documented digitizing project would be more convincing than an inflated software list. Honest CV keywords include vectorization, orthophoto interpretation, QGIS, cadastral data and quality control. Applications are open until 15 November 2026; the stipend is not stated. View Job & Apply.

Chile: Detailed Vacancy Profiles

7. Surveyor / Geomatics Engineer – Mining Volumes — MARVICH

MARVICH is recruiting a surveyor or geomatics engineer for a three-month mining-related measurement project, with an estimated November 2026 start. The publicly accessible advert covers topographic surveys, earthwork and material-volume calculations, field measurements, surfaces, profiles, drawings and technical reports. It requests proven mining survey experience, GNSS RTK, drones and total-station capability, a relevant qualification and a valid class B driving licence. Photogrammetric processing and an RPAS credential from DGAC are valued; they should not be presented as universally mandatory. Work is on site under the project’s shift system. Santiago is the listing location, but the precise mining site is not identified. CV keywords include volume calculation, GNSS RTK, earthworks, photogrammetry and survey traceability. The portal displays expiry on 27 December, which is later than the estimated start: confirm the practical recruitment timetable directly. Salary is not disclosed. View Job & Apply.

8. Head of Topography – 7178-3 D.V — R&Q Ingeniería

R&Q Ingeniería’s head-of-topography opening concerns a road-project tender in San Pedro de Atacama. The employer accepts specified geomatics and surveying engineering qualifications and asks for verifiable qualification documents. Experience requirements are unusually precise: at least four years in road construction or inspection, including two years in road topography. The notice says ordinary street or passage paving does not count toward the stated road-experience requirement. This is a full-time opportunity associated with a contract being tendered, with an estimated 38-month contract duration; it should not be treated as an unconditional project award or guaranteed start. The strongest application will map dated project evidence to each requested experience category. Honest CV keywords include road surveying, highway construction, construction inspection and topographic control. No particular software or salary is specified. The public recruitment period is 1 October to 26 November 2026. View Job & Apply.

9. Surveyor – Section 1CD, Santiago Metro Line 7 — R&Q Ingeniería

R&Q Ingeniería is also recruiting a surveyor for construction inspection on Section 1CD of Santiago Metro Line 7. The role’s stated purpose is to support field execution through precise measurements, topographic verification and checks against the project’s technical, quality and safety standards. The government vacancy page records five years of experience and full-time work. Its public description is abbreviated, so applicants should request the complete task and qualification specification rather than assume a particular degree, software package or instrument brand. This opening is most relevant to professionals who can demonstrate disciplined field control and reliable measurement records on infrastructure projects. CV keywords can include topographic control, construction inspection, precision measurement and quality verification, provided these reflect actual work. The recruitment period ends on 27 October 2026. Salary and the exact contract type are not disclosed on the checked page. View Job & Apply.

10. Head of Geomatics – EFE Railway Contract — Creaxxion Ingenieros Consultores

Creaxxion Ingenieros Consultores seeks a head of geomatics for a railway contract in Temuco. The advert accepts a geomatics/surveying engineer with eight years of experience or a surveyor with ten years of demonstrable construction, civil, road or railway experience. At least five years specifically involving railway tracks, sidings, turnouts or main lines is an explicit exclusionary requirement. Candidates must attach their qualification certificate and a CV recording the month and year each experience began and ended, and identify the position in the application subject. The listing is full-time and project-based. It advertises CLP 1,500,000 plus CLP 400,000, without explaining the payment basis or whether amounts are gross or net; clarify those terms. Appropriate keywords include railway surveying, turnouts, sidings and survey leadership. The portal shows 26 December 2026 expiry. No specific software or equipment requirements are stated. View Job & Apply.

What These Vacancies Reveal About Skills in Demand

This is an analysis of the ten collected adverts, not a statistical estimate of the whole South American labour market. The vacancies separate into two connected tracks: managing trustworthy geographic information and acquiring measurements that engineers can use confidently. Both depend on data quality, but the evidence candidates should present differs.

Desktop GIS, cartography and spatial databases

QGIS appears in Brazilian analyst, assistant, internship and data-science requirements. ArcGIS is also relevant, while the database-focused opening adds PostgreSQL, PostGIS, SQL, Python and GeoServer. A credible portfolio should demonstrate more than a finished map: explain input formats, coordinate reference systems, invalid geometries, attribute checks and how the output is delivered. For municipal work, understanding cadastral records and the distinction between a mapped feature and an authoritative property record is particularly useful.

Imagery, automation and evidence-based modelling

The BIP role combines geospatial analysis with machine learning and agribusiness decisions. Padtec links aerial imagery and orthomosaics to utility operations, while Geopixel’s internship includes visual interpretation. These are different levels of responsibility. An intern should show careful interpretation and learning; a data scientist should explain model validation and limitations. Python and SQL are valuable where the advert asks for automation or integration, but a long list of libraries is not a substitute for a reproducible example.

Survey measurement, construction and sector experience

The Chilean openings underline the value of sector-specific experience. Road topography, mining volumes and rail geometry cannot be treated as interchangeable labels. MARVICH explicitly names GNSS RTK, drones and total stations; the railway leadership advert instead stresses years of relevant rail experience. CoreX offers support-level instrument and mine-survey activities. Describe exactly what you operated, assisted with, checked or supervised. Distinguish independent professional responsibility from work carried out under supervision.

Applying for Geospatial Careers in South America

Choose a role by evidence, not only its English title

Search terms such as geoprocessamento, cadastro, topografia, geomensura and SIG help identify relevant work, but acronyms can be misleading. SIG may refer to an integrated management system rather than geographic information systems. Read the actual duties. In this selection, the permanent analyst, technical assistant, intern and survey leader roles demand different qualifications and levels of independence. Use the local-language title or vacancy reference when applying so the recruiter can identify the correct position.

Adapt your CV to Portuguese or Spanish communication

The Brazilian adverts are written in Portuguese and the Chilean adverts in Spanish. That alone is not proof of a formal language-test requirement. Still, submit clear, locally understandable material and check the employer’s communication expectations. Retain original software names and qualification titles, adding a short English explanation only where useful. Geopixel’s database advert specifically lists intermediate English and a desirable TOEFL credential; do not generalize that condition to every vacancy.

Prepare a compact technical evidence pack

For GIS roles, select two or three examples showing input data, your decisions, quality checks and final outputs. Use anonymized or public data rather than confidential client information. A database example might demonstrate topology validation and a repeatable SQL workflow. An imagery example might show classification errors or orthomosaic limitations. For surveying, provide an accurate project chronology, your responsibilities and the relevant measurement methods. Creaxxion explicitly requests start and end months and years; R&Q’s road role needs evidence matching its specific experience categories.

Resolve location and work-arrangement ambiguities early

Remote does not mean the employer will hire from every country. The Brazil remote listings do not establish cross-border employment permission, sponsorship or international payroll availability. Ask before investing substantial time. Núcleo’s description says weekday on-site work while its metadata says hybrid. CoreX’s project description and portal location field differ. MARVICH identifies a Santiago listing but not the mining site. These are practical questions to clarify with the recruiter, not gaps to fill with assumptions.

Check project conditions, pay and professional eligibility

R&Q’s San Pedro de Atacama role is tied to a tender; its estimated contract duration is not a guaranteed employment term. MARVICH specifies three months and an estimated November start, but its portal expiry is later. Ask about award status, mobilization, shifts, travel, accommodation and the actual start date where relevant. Most employers in this roundup do not disclose pay. Creaxxion lists two amounts without their basis, so confirm the composition before comparing it with other offers.

Professional eligibility, recognition of foreign qualifications, driving licences and work authorization depend on the applicant, country and duties. These adverts do not establish a general visa or licensing rule. Check the employer’s exact requirements and the relevant official authority for your situation. Do not interpret the absence of a sponsorship statement as a promise of sponsorship, or the use of a familiar degree title as automatic recognition of a foreign qualification.

Dates, Verification and How to Use This List

The research prioritized individual employer pages and official government vacancy records. ChileTrabajos was used where the full individual advert and a current application route were publicly visible. The included postings date from 18 September to 13 October 2026 and appeared open on the verification date. Older adverts, closed opportunities, previous-round duplicates and listings without a usable or sufficiently verifiable application route were excluded. A current search snippet was not treated as proof that a vacancy remained open.

For Gupy adverts, the table uses the application-registration deadline displayed by the job data, rather than a separate search-index expiry field. Those fields can differ. ChileTrabajos dates are labelled as portal expiry dates because they do not necessarily describe an employer’s preferred hiring date. In particular, a November project start should take priority in your planning over a later portal expiry. All dates should be reconfirmed on the exact vacancy before submission.

Start with roles whose qualifications and location are realistic for you. Save the vacancy reference, application confirmation and the version of your CV that you submitted. Prepare a short explanation of one relevant technical decision, one quality problem you resolved and one limitation you communicated honestly. That approach is more useful than sending the same generic application to all ten employers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these jobs open to international applicants?

The checked pages do not provide a general international-hiring or visa-sponsorship promise. Confirm eligibility, required documentation and any location restriction directly with each employer before applying.

Which opportunity is most suitable for a student?

Geopixel’s internship explicitly accepts relevant university students from the second year. CoreX’s assistant role requires completed secondary education and a category B driving licence, with technical training desirable, but it is a permanent field-support vacancy rather than an internship.

Can I work remotely from outside Brazil?

Not necessarily. A remote label describes work arrangement, not automatic permission to work from another country. Confirm hiring geography, payroll and working-hour expectations with Geopixel or BIP before assuming cross-border flexibility.

Do November and December dates mean applications open later?

No. Every included role was already accepting applications or had a current application route on 16 October 2026. Later dates are closing dates or portal expiry dates; MARVICH’s November date is an estimated project start.

Do I need every software package in an advert?

Separate mandatory requirements from desirable skills. BIP explicitly says candidates need not possess every listed desirable technology. Describe what you can genuinely demonstrate, and explain how related experience transfers to the role.

Your Next Step

These ten geomatics jobs in South America offer distinct paths into municipal GIS, spatial databases, agribusiness analytics, utility mapping, mining surveys and transport infrastructure. Choose the strongest match, verify the conditions on the original page and apply with evidence tailored to that role. Check TechGeo Geo-News for the next regional careers update and new geospatial learning resources.