Aerial Mapping Technician - LiDAR & PLS-CADD Specialist

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Technician - Aerial Mapping & PLS-CADD Classification to classify LiDAR and imagery point clouds and code features for electric utility corridors. You will work under the direction of the Production Lead and collaborate with Project Managers and PLS-CADD designers to meet technical specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include classification, feature coding, QA checks, SOP adherence, troubleshooting, and maintaining

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years experience in electric utility aerial mapping, LiDAR classification, or PLS-CADD modeling; or an Associate’s degree with related coursework/internship.
• Working knowledge of LiDAR point cloud classification and feature/attribute coding for utility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with PLS-CADD software.
• Proven attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Classify LiDAR point clouds (ground, vegetation, conductors, structures, buildings) for electric utility corridors using MicroStation and TerraScan.
• Perform feature and attribute coding per client specifications and PLS-CADD codes.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of outputs.
• Follow internal SOPs, industry best practices, and project-specific processing requirements.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to datasets, software, and workflows.
• Communicate progress, issues, and risks to Production Lead and Project Lead promptly.
• Maintain organized project files and support data management/archiving practices.
• Participate in training on classification standards, TerraSolid updates, and utility mapping specs.

Skills

LiDAR classification

PLS-CADD modeling

TerraSolid

TerraScan

Global Mapper

ASPRS Certification

GIS/Geomatics

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in geomatics/surveying/GIS

Bachelor’s degree in geomatics/surveying/GIS

Tools

PLS-CADD

TerraSolid

Global Mapper

TerraScan

Job description

Westwood Professional Services is seeking a Technician - Aerial Mapping & PLS-CADD Classification to classify LiDAR and imagery point clouds and code features for electric utility corridors. You will work under the direction of the Production Lead and collaborate with Project Managers and PLS-CADD designers to meet technical specifications, schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include classification, feature coding, QA checks, SOP adherence, troubleshooting, and maintaining