LiDAR Processing Technician | TopoDOT & AutoCAD Expert

Thomas & Hutton; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a detail-oriented LiDAR Processing Technician to support surveying and geospatial teams. You will transform raw point cloud data into high-quality deliverables using TopoDOT and AutoCAD, with attention to accuracy and efficient workflows.

The role requires strong surveying knowledge, data-management skills, and collaboration with field crews and project managers. On-site work in Mount Pleasant, SC, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Proficiency in TopoDOT for LiDAR processing and feature extraction.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and datums.
• Experience with mobile or aerial LiDAR point clouds.
• Ability to interpret survey control, field notes, and project specs.
• 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, contours, breaklines, features, and planimetric mapping.
• Draft and edit drawings in AutoCAD per standards.
• Perform QC checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with surveyors, project managers, and field crews to clarify data requirements.
• Manage large datasets efficiently while meeting schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Assist in developing and improving LiDAR workflows and best practices.

Skills

TopoDOT

AutoCAD

Surveying basics

Coordinate systems

Point clouds

Field notes

Detail oriented

Communication

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a detail-oriented LiDAR Processing Technician to support surveying and geospatial teams. You will transform raw point cloud data into high-quality deliverables using TopoDOT and AutoCAD, with attention to accuracy and efficient workflows.

The role requires strong surveying knowledge, data-management skills, and collaboration with field crews and project managers. On-site work in Mount Pleasant, SC, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team