Geospatial Data Engineer — LiDAR & AI for Power Grid

United Utility; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Field Survey Data Processing Analyst to join the Transmission & Distribution Engineering group. You will process and manage survey data, ensure data integrity, and support AI-driven analytics to enhance efficiency and accuracy in survey workflows.

You will collaborate with field teams, handle LiDAR, imagery, GPR, and GIS data, and contribute to asset condition assessments and data integration initiatives across internal and external systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Geomatics, Surveying, Geography, Data Science, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with LiDAR data processing and LAS file formats.
• Proficiency in GIS and data integration across formats.
• Understanding of AI concepts, machine learning, and data automation.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Process LiDAR data into LAS format and optimize workflows.
• Support AI model training and evaluate AI-driven solutions.
• QA field imagery and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare condition reports by integrating multiple data sources.
• Manage thermal imagery data and GPR reports.
• Coordinate field surveys and assist fleet planning.

Skills

LiDAR data processing

GIS data management

AI concepts & automation

Data integration & APIs

Field imagery QA

Operational scheduling

Fleet management

MS Office / Adobe Pro

Documentation & reporting

Education

Associate degree in Geomatics / Surveying / Geography / Data Science

Tools

GIS software

LAS file tools

API integration tools

Adobe Pro / MS Office

Job description

United Utility Services is seeking a Field Survey Data Processing Analyst to join the Transmission & Distribution Engineering group. You will process and manage survey data, ensure data integrity, and support AI-driven analytics to enhance efficiency and accuracy in survey workflows.

You will collaborate with field teams, handle LiDAR, imagery, GPR, and GIS data, and contribute to asset condition assessments and data integration initiatives across internal and external systems.