LiDAR / Point Cloud GIS Analyst

Digitalindian Business Solutions; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Digitalindian Business Solutions is seeking a skilled LiDAR / Point Cloud GIS Analyst to support LiDAR data processing, classification, terrain modeling, contour generation, and 2D GIS feature extraction. You will convert raw LAS/LAZ data into GIS datasets like DTM, contours, Shapefiles, and CAD outputs, ensuring adherence to project specs.

The role involves processing point-cloud data, removing noise, classifying features, generating DTMs, and exporting final datasets while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Drone piloting certification.

Responsibilities

• Import and process raw LAS/LAZ LiDAR point-cloud data
• Perform noise and outlier removal
• Classify point-cloud data into Ground, Buildings, Vegetation, Water Bodies, Bridges, Utility Structures
• Remove duplicate and erroneous points
• Fill small terrain gaps where required
• Generate accurate Digital Terrain Models (DTM) using classified ground points
• 2D GIS Feature Extraction: Extract planimetric features from classified point clouds
• Digitize and create GIS Feature Classes for: Road centerlines and road edges
• Pavements, medians and footpaths
• Railways
• Building footprints/outlines
• Rivers, canals, lakes, ponds and drainage channels
• Electric poles, transmission towers and street lights
• Utility cabinets and manholes
• Boundary walls, fences and retaining walls
• Open grounds
• Individual trees, tree lines and shrub areas
• Perform topology validation and geometry checks
• Export final GIS datasets in required formats
• Data & Deliverable Management: Work with LAS/LAZ, DTM, GIS Feature Classes, Shapefiles and CAD datasets
• Ensure project data is organized according to project standards
• Prepare metadata and supporting documentation
• Convert raw LAS/LAZ point-cloud data into accurate and usable GIS datasets, including DTM, contour lines, GIS Feature Classes, Shapefiles, and CAD outputs, while ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards

Skills

LiDAR data processing

Point-cloud classification

Terrain modeling

Contour generation

2D GIS feature extraction

GIS editing & digitization

GIS topology & attributes

QA/QC of GIS & LiDAR

Drone piloting certification

Deep learning for image classification

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

TerraScan

TerraModeler

LP360

Global Mapper

Bentley ContextCapture

MicroStation

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled LiDAR / Point Cloud GIS Analyst to support LiDAR data processing, point-cloud classification, terrain modeling, contour generation, and 2D GIS feature extraction. The candidate will be responsible for converting raw LAS/LAZ point-cloud data into accurate and usable GIS datasets, including DTM, contour lines, GIS Feature Classes, Shapefiles, and CAD outputs, while ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Import and process raw LAS/LAZ LiDAR point-cloud data
• Perform noise and outlier removal
• Classify point-cloud data into Ground, Buildings, Vegetation, Water Bodies, Bridges, Utility Structures
• Remove duplicate and erroneous points
• Fill small terrain gaps where required
• Generate accurate Digital Terrain Models (DTM) using classified ground points
• 2D GIS Feature Extraction: Extract planimetric features from classified point clouds
• Digitize and create GIS Feature Classes for: Road centerlines and road edges
• Pavements, medians and footpaths
• Railways
• Building footprints/outlines
• Rivers, canals, lakes, ponds and drainage channels
• Electric poles, transmission towers and street lights
• Utility cabinets and manholes
• Boundary walls, fences and retaining walls
• Open grounds
• Individual trees, tree lines and shrub areas
• Perform topology validation and geometry checks
• Export final GIS datasets in required formats
• Data & Deliverable Management: Work with LAS/LAZ, DTM, GIS Feature Classes, Shapefiles and CAD datasets
• Ensure project data is organized according to project standards
• Prepare metadata and supporting documentation
• Convert raw LAS/LAZ point-cloud data into accurate and usable GIS datasets, including DTM, contour lines, GIS Feature Classes, Shapefiles, and CAD outputs, while ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards

Requirements / Qualifications

• Drone piloting certification
• Deep learning for image classification
• LiDAR data processing
• Point-cloud classification
• Terrain modeling and DTM generation
• Contour generation
• 2D GIS feature extraction
• GIS editing and digitization
• GIS topology and attribute management
• QA/QC of GIS and LiDAR datasets
• Software Skills: ArcGIS Pro, TerraScan, TerraModeler, LP360, Global Mapper, Bentley ContextCapture, MicroStation
• Input Data Knowledge: LAS / LAZ point clouds, Trajectory data, Ground Control Points (GCPs), Orthophotos, Existing GIS/CAD data

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