LiDAR Data Analyst — Point Cloud & QC Specialist

Bowman Consulting; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Bowman Consulting is seeking a LiDAR Analyst in Chesterfield, MO, responsible for processing and managing LiDAR data. The role involves trajectory processing, quality control, and providing technical insights for client relations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have over 3 years of experience in the field, along with proficiency in LiDAR processing software. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered within a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of airborne LiDAR production, classification, and editing required.
• Experience with technical staff training and communication.
• Preferred: 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage LAS files for LiDAR data.
• Perform trajectory processing for airborne missions.
• Conduct quality control and ensure data integrity.
• Generate instrument files for sensor calibration.

Skills

Data Processing

LiDAR Classification

Technical Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, Earth Sciences

Tools

PosPac

TerraSolid

Microstation

Microsoft Office

GeoCue

LasTools

ArcGIS

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a LiDAR Analyst to join our team in Chesterfield, MO.

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a LiDAR Analyst to join our team in Chesterfield, MO.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

The LIDAR Analyst is directly involved in the production of LIDAR data (point cloud processing, classification, reporting

standards, feature extraction and calibration) to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations. Analysts are

also responsible for reporting, providing feedback to LIDAR Techs, and supporting Project Management’s client relations

activities.

Responsibilities

• Data Processing and Management:
• Trajectory Processing: Carry out trajectory processing for airborne LIDAR missions to ensure precise foundational data.
• Project Setup: Execute project setups, including the integration of boundaries, tile indexing, and macro catalogs for streamlined project execution.
• Data Ingestion: Ingest and catalog field-collected data, ensuring proper organization and accessibility for analysis and processing.
• Quality Control and Assurance:
• Level 1 QC Routines: Initiate and review Level 1 quality control routines, maintaining high standards of data integrity.
• Project Adjustment: Perform both relative and absolute project adjustments to ensure the accuracy of spatial data.
• LAS File Management: Edit and clean base LAS files to generate fully classified LAS files, ensuring data meets classification standards.\Quality Measures Implementation: Implement quality control measures, including accuracy checks and classification validations, to uphold data precision
• Technical Operations and Support:
• Macro Development: Create and modify macros tailored to project-specific requirements, enhancing processing efficiency.
• Sensor Calibration: Generate instrument files necessary for proper calibration of sensors, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Client Support: Provide technical insights to Project Management upon project awards, facilitating informed decision-making and client satisfaction.
• Project Optimization and Compliance:
• Hydrological Feature Extraction: Extract hydrological features from LAS files, contributing to detailed
• environmental analysis.
• Process Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot automation issues and create support tickets when necessary to resolve technical failures promptly.
• Quality Standards Adherence: Ensure all work complies with quality standards for first-time client acceptance and punctual final delivery.
• Policy and Procedure Enhancement:
• ISO Work Instructions: Review and propose revisions to ISO Work Instructions, ensuring procedures are up to-date and compliant with industry standards.
• Peer Review: Perform peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to LIDAR Technicians, fostering a
• collaborative and improvement-oriented environment.
• Strategic Improvement and Reporting:
• Solutions Identification: Identify and recommend alternative solutions for complex problem-solving,
• contributing to continuous improvement.
• Status Reporting: Maintain up-to-date status reporting and tracking for all projects, ensuring transparency and project progression monitoring.
  
  

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Self-reliance and ability to follow direction.
• Ability to ask for additional clarification and assistance when needed.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively with other departments and employees at all levels.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, in person as well as on the telephone.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, Earth Sciences, or related field (will accept commensurate combination of education and experience).
• 3+ years’ airborne LIDAR production, classification, and editing experience.
• Proficiency with PosPac and other airborne processing software and techniques.
• Proficiency with mapping software including TerraSolid and Microstation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience analyzing complex problems and recommending solutions.
• Strong detail orientation and commitment to quality.
• Experience training technical staff on products and services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptable to changing schedules and priorities based on client needs. Preferred:
• 5+ years’ relevant experience.
• Familiarity with and ability to learn GeoCue, LasTools, and ArcGIS
  
  

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
  
  

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures,excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder
  
  

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [e-mail].