Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager

Ulteig; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager in the United States to lead the development, implementation, and delivery of advanced spatial data acquisition and processing services, including UAV surveying, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and point cloud products.

You will serve as the SME for emerging geospatial tech and ensure high-quality data collection and actionable deliverables for infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate 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.
• Openness to applying evolving technology and AI tools.

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

Photogrammetry

Reality Capture

Point cloud processing

Education

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

Tools

CAD: Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

UAV platforms

Terrestrial scanners

Datum & accuracy workflows

Job description

The Opportunity

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 or Associate 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
• CAD: Civil 3D, MicroStation, Revit
• 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
• Mobile LiDAR experience

Key Competencies

• 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
• Team development

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

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
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

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.

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