Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager

Ulteig; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager to lead advanced spatial data acquisition and processing, including UAV, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and point cloud deliverables for engineering and infrastructure projects.

You will develop reality capture programs, establish QA/QC workflows, oversee UAV/LiDAR operations, and mentor staff while supporting proposals and client engagements. The role demands staying current with technologies and FAA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field.
• FAA Part 107 Certification
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience
• 3–5+ years with LiDAR/UAV/Reality Capture technologies
• Strong knowledge of survey control, datums, and accuracy standards
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s reality capture program
• Establish SOPs and QA/QC workflows
• Oversee UAV, LiDAR, and terrestrial scanning operations
• Manage point cloud processing and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with FAA and survey accuracy standards
• Lead and mentor technical staff
• Support proposals and client engagement
• Identify and implement new technologies

Skills

LiDAR hardware

Photogrammetry

UAV platforms

Point cloud processing

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LiDAR

Photogrammetry

UAV platforms and terrestrial scanners

Point cloud processing and data management

Job description

The Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and delivery of advanced spatial data acquisition and processing services, including UAV (drone) surveying, LiDAR (aerial and terrestrial), photogrammetry, terrestrial laser scanning, and point cloud data products. This role serves as the firm’s subject matter expert for emerging geospatial technologies and ensures high-quality data collection, efficient workflows, and actionable deliverables supporting engineering and infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead the company’s reality capture program
• Establish SOPs and QA/QC workflows
• Oversee UAV, LiDAR, and terrestrial scanning operations
• Manage point cloud processing and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with FAA and survey accuracy standards
• Lead and mentor technical staff
• Support proposals and client engagement
• Identify and implement new technologies

What We Expect From You

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field
• FAA Part 107 Certification
• 8–12+ years of relevant experience
• 3–5+ years with LiDAR/UAV/Reality Capture technologies
• Strong knowledge of survey control, datums, and accuracy standards
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Technical Skills

• LiDAR
• Photogrammetry
• UAV platforms and terrestrial scanners
• Point cloud processing and data management

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with BIM and digital twin environments
• Technical leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Communication and collaboration
• Quality and accuracy focus

Success Metrics

• Growth of reality capture services
• Quality and accuracy of deliverables
• Project turnaround time
• Technology adoption

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

ACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATE

Additional Opportunity Details:

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $119,000 - $163,500

• Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.