Lead Geospatial Technician

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure, PLLC is seeking a Lead Geospatial Technician to guide our expanding reality capture, 3D modeling, and geospatial operations team. You will report to the Geospatial Manager and drive high-impact workflows for energy and infrastructure projects.

This role emphasizes hands-on data processing with Register 360, ReCap, and LP360, and requires expert knowledge of GIS, LiDAR across mobile, terrestrial, and UAV platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in geospatial data acquisition, office data extraction, and LiDAR technologies within land surveying, energy, or large-scale civil infrastructure.
• Strong leadership skills and management background.
• Expert knowledge of Geospatial, GIS, and multi-platform LiDAR workflows (mobile, terrestrial, and UAV).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bluebeam for drafting, surface creation, and document management.
• Advanced hands-on experience with processing software such as Leica Register 360, Autodesk ReCap, and LP360.
• UAS/Drone Pilot certification (Part 107) and deep familiarity with complex geospatial data formats (LAS, LAZ, E57) and coordinate systems.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a pre-employment screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead data processing operations while maintaining a hands-on processing workload, utilizing industry-standard software such as Register 360, ReCap, Trimble Business Center, and LP360 to produce high-accuracy point clouds and 3D models.
• Focus heavily on processing and extracting detailed topographic features, 3D vector linework, and digital terrain models utilizing tools like Civil 3D to support major infrastructure and energy engineering design.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and survey-grade integrity of all geospatial deliverables, meeting client requirements.
• Stay updated on advancements in LiDAR, GIS, and reality capture tools to enhance the firm's technical edge, mentoring team members and driving long-term career growth potential within the department.

Skills

Geospatial leadership

GIS workflows

LiDAR processing

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Drafting with Bluebeam

Drone pilot Part 107

Coordinate systems

LAS/LAZ/E57 formats

Tools

Register 360

ReCap

Trimble Business Center

LP360

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Leica Register 360

Job description

Patriot Surveying & Infrastructure is seeking a Lead Geospatial Technician to lead our expanding reality capture, 3D modeling, and geospatial operations team. Reporting directly to the Geospatial Manager, this role is designed for exceptional growth potential, positioning you to scale our technical capabilities and direct high-impact geospatial workflows.

You will spearhead our technical implementation of cutting-edge reality capture technologies—working extensively with point cloud data from multiple platforms including mobile, terrestrial, and UAV systems—with a core focus on processing and extracting topographic features for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all data processing operations while maintaining a personal hands-on processing workload, utilizing industry-standard software such as Register 360, ReCap, Trimble Business Center, and LP360 to produce high-accuracy point clouds and 3D models.
• Focus heavily on processing and extracting detailed topographic features, 3D vector linework, and digital terrain models utilizing tools like Civil 3D to support major infrastructure and energy engineering design.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and survey-grade integrity of all geospatial deliverables, meeting strict industry standards and client requirements.
• Stay updated on advancements in LiDAR, GIS, and reality capture tools to enhance the firm's technical edge, mentoring team members and driving long-term career growth potential within the department.

Location Flexibility:

This role is structured as fully remote, offering a stable home base with maximum scheduling flexibility.

Field Component:

This role is a remote position, with flexibility for occasional field deployments and strategic project site visits as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in geospatial data acquisition, office data extraction, and LiDAR technologies within land surveying, energy, or large-scale civil infrastructure.
• Strong leadership skills and management background.
• Expert knowledge of Geospatial, GIS, and multi-platform LiDAR workflows (mobile, terrestrial, and UAV)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and Bluebeam for drafting, surface creation, and document management.
• Advanced hands-on experience with processing software such as Leica Register 360, Autodesk ReCap, and LP360.
• UAS/Drone Pilot certification (Part 107) and deep familiarity with complex geospatial data formats (LAS, LAZ, E57) and coordinate systems.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a pre-employment screen and background check.

Why Join Us?

We offer competitive executive-level pay, robust performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. This role is specifically designed for a driven technical professional looking to shape the future of our geospatial division, work with cutting-edge infrastructure technology, and enjoy massive growth potential backed by a flexible, fully remote work environment.