Lidar Technician I (Entry Level)

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC in Easton, MD, seeks an Entry Level LiDAR Technician I to join our geospatial team. You will process geospatial data daily, classify LiDAR point clouds, and compile features from LiDAR and orthophotography to support nationwide projects.

Ideal candidates are eager to grow in a geospatial career, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and have solid computer skills including MS Office. Familiarity with MicroStation, TerraSolid, and CAD/GIS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Entry-level LiDAR technician with eagerness to grow in geospatial career.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and accountability to the team.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, orthophotography, LiDAR (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of geospatial data, evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring standards for aerial mapping products.
• Classification of LiDAR point clouds.
• Compilation of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds.
• Compilation of mapping features from orthophotography.

Skills

LiDAR

Orthophotography

TerraSolid

MicroStation

GIS

CAD

MS Office

Tools

TerraSolid

MicroStation

GIS Software

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Lidar Technician I (Entry Level)

US-MD-Easton

Easton

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Responsibilities

At SAM, you’ll play a key role in transforming LiDAR and imagery into precise mapping deliverables that power tomorrow’s infrastructure. You'll support projects across the country and gain hands‑on experience with industry-leading tools while learning from experts who are invested in your growth. This is a chance to build advanced technical skills, contribute to impactful projects, and take your geospatial career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily processing of geospatial data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable project and industry standards related to aerial mapping products
• Classification of LiDAR point clouds
• Compilation of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds
• Compilationof mapping features from orthophotography
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Eagerness to advance and grow in a geospatial career and a strong commitment to making significant contributions to the team
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated integrity, and personal accountability for contributing to the team's success
• Excellent computer and technical skills, including MS Office Suite
• Microstation and TerraSolid experience is highly preferred
• Strong listening, writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience with any of the following is preferred:
  • CAD
  • GIS
  • Orthophotography
  • LiDAR Point Clouds (highly preferred)
  • LiDAR Classification (highly preferred)
  • Mapping from LiDAR or Imagery (highly preferred)

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.