Geospatial Analyst I: UAV & LiDAR Mapping Specialist

NV5; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a motivated Geospatial Technician I to join our Geomatics team. The role supports UAV-based data collection, LiDAR acquisition, point cloud processing, and the development of geospatial deliverables for transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include UAV mission planning, data processing, QA/QC, georeferencing, preparing figures, and coordinating with surveyors, engineers, and project managers while maintaining organized project files.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, GIS, surveying technology, remote sensing, or related field.
• Minimum two years of professional geospatial, surveying, GIS, remote sensing, or LiDAR experience.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification required.
• Experience with LiDAR data acquisition and point cloud processing.
• Experience with UAV imagery and geospatial datasets.

Responsibilities

• Perform UAV mission planning and field operations in compliance with FAA regulations.
• Acquire aerial imagery and LiDAR data using unmanned aircraft systems.
• Process and classify LiDAR point clouds using industry software.
• Generate DTMs, DSMs, contours, orthomosaics, and other geospatial products.
• Assist with georeferencing, QA/QC, and accuracy assessment of datasets.
• Support surveys and mapping through data processing and analysis.
• Prepare mapping exhibits, figures, and technical deliverables.
• Maintain organized project files and metadata.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, GIS professionals, and project managers.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of geospatial data.
• Assist with field survey operations as required.

Skills

Geospatial data processing

UAV/UAS operations

LiDAR data acquisition

ArcGIS Pro

Trimble Business Center

Civil 3D

Photogrammetry

GNSS & survey control

QA/QC procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Geomatics / GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Pix4D

DJI Terra

RIEGL RiScan Pro

MicroStation

Job description

NV5 is seeking a motivated Geospatial Technician I to join our Geomatics team. The role supports UAV-based data collection, LiDAR acquisition, point cloud processing, and the development of geospatial deliverables for transportation, utility, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include UAV mission planning, data processing, QA/QC, georeferencing, preparing figures, and coordinating with surveyors, engineers, and project managers while maintaining organized project files.