LiDAR Processing Specialist – TopoDOT & AutoCAD

Thomas & Hutton; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a detail-oriented LiDAR Processing Technician to support our surveying and geospatial teams in Durham, NC. You will transform raw point clouds into deliverables using TopoDOT and AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.

The role requires strong technical foundations, knowledge of survey workflows, and a commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Collaboration with field crews and project managers is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency inTopoDOT for LiDAR processing and feature extraction.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and datums.
• Experience working with point clouds from mobile or aerial LiDAR systems.
• Ability to interpret survey control, field notes, and project specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, classify, and analyze LiDAR point cloud data using TopoDOT.
• Generate survey-grade deliverables including topographic surfaces and contours, breaklines, features, and planimetric mapping.
• Draft and edit drawings in AutoCAD according to standards.
• Perform QC checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with surveyors, project managers, and field crews to clarify data requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage large datasets efficiently while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Assist in developing and improving LiDAR processing workflows and best practices.

Skills

TopoDOT

AutoCAD

Surveying principles

Point cloud data handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a detail-oriented LiDAR Processing Technician to support our surveying and geospatial teams in Durham, NC. You will transform raw point clouds into deliverables using TopoDOT and AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.

The role requires strong technical foundations, knowledge of survey workflows, and a commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Collaboration with field crews and project managers is essential.