Geospatial Services Coordinator

Progressive; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced Geospatial Services Coordinator in Glen Allen, VA to support electric transmission surveying, mapping, and remote sensing activities. You will provide technical expertise and quality oversight for geospatial data acquisition, processing, and deliverables across transmission lines, substations, and related infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong GIS/remote sensing skills, LiDAR processing experience, and the ability to review large datasets while

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• 5–8 years of geospatial, surveying, or remote sensing experience.
• Experience with airborne/terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, GPS/GNSS, GIS, and UAS data.
• Understanding of land surveying principles, coordinate systems, datums, and mapping practices.
• Working knowledge of GIS and survey/CAD.
• Relevant GIS, LiDAR, or remote-sensing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support geospatial and survey activities using LiDAR, UAS/UAV, GPS/GNSS, GIS, and remote sensing technologies.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of LiDAR point clouds, orthophotos, imagery, and survey data.
• Coordinate and review work by external survey/geospatial teams.
• Ensure deliverables meet accuracy, regulatory, and company standards.
• Assist in project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and coordination with teams.
• Review drawings and data to identify technical issues or data-quality concerns.
• Develop or support technical standards, workflows, and processes.
• Work independently on complex assignments and provide guidance.

Skills

LiDAR processing

GIS

GPS/GNSS

Remote sensing

UAS/UAV

Photogrammetry

Data QA/QC

Surveying

Point cloud processing

Coordinate systems

Education

Associate degree or higher in Surveying/Geomatics/GIS or related field

Tools

GIS software

LiDAR processing tools

Job description

Seeking an experienced Geospatial Services Coordinator in Glen Allen, VA to support electric transmission surveying, mapping, and remote sensing activities. This role will provide technical expertise and quality oversight for geospatial data acquisition, processing, and deliverables supporting transmission lines, substations, and related infrastructure projects.

Seeking an experienced Geospatial Services Coordinator in Glen Allen, VA to support electric transmission surveying, mapping, and remote sensing activities. This role will provide technical expertise and quality oversight for geospatial data acquisition, processing, and deliverables supporting transmission lines, substations, and related infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship
• Associate degree or higher in Surveying, Geomatics, GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 5-8 years of experience with strong background in geospatial, surveying, remote sensing, or related disciplines.
• Experience with airborne and/or terrestrial LiDAR, photogrammetry, GPS/GNSS, GIS, and UAS data
• Understanding of land surveying principles, coordinate systems, datums, survey accuracy, and mapping practices.
• Working knowledge of GIS and survey/CAD
• Relevant GIS, LiDAR, UAS, or remote-sensing certifications
• Ability to review and evaluate large geospatial datasets and technical
• Strong problem-solving, project coordination, communication, and technical QA/QC
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with limited
• Experience working with engineering, utility, infrastructure, or consulting organizations is highly
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (plus)

Preferred LiDAR Skills

• Hands-on experience processing, classifying, editing, and performing QA/QC of LiDAR point-cloud data using industry-leading software, with an understanding of point-cloud classification, feature extraction, surface/model generation, accuracy assessment, and preparation of engineering-ready geospatial deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support geospatial and survey activities using LiDAR, UAS/UAV, GPS/GNSS, GIS, photogrammetry, and other remote sensing technologies.
• Perform technical and QA/QC reviews of LiDAR point clouds, digital orthophotography, aerial imagery, survey/CAD data, and other geospatial deliverables.
• Coordinate and review work performed by external survey and geospatial
• Ensure deliverables meet applicable accuracy, technical, regulatory, and company
• Support project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, invoice review, and coordination with engineering, construction, project management, and survey teams.
• Review drawings, specifications, survey data, and geospatial products and identify technical issues or data-quality concerns.
• Develop or support technical standards, specifications, workflows, and process
• Work independently on complex assignments while providing technical guidance and mentoring

*This Company does NOT offer VISA transfer, sponsorship, or relocation to United States

**Progressive Recruitment has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be based on several factors including (but not limited to) our client's offer, the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.**

Desired Skills and Experience

LiDAR, GIS, GPS/GNSS, Remote Sensing, UAS/UAV, Photogrammetry, Geospatial Data, QA/QC, Surveying, Point Cloud Processing

EOE Statement

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.