LiDAR Technician I: Field Data & Geospatial Ops

WGI; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD & STD

Life Insurance

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician I to support mobile, terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR data collection for public and private sector projects. You will work with the Survey Project Manager and a team to complete projects across Orlando, West Palm Beach, Winter Garden, and other locations.

The role emphasizes learning LiDAR workflows, operating survey hardware, and ensuring data quality while collaborating with field crews and office staff. A related degree is preferred, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of LiDAR, GPS/GNSS and geospatial data concepts.
• Familiarity with point cloud processing workflows preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR field data collection operations.
• Operate and maintain LiDAR collection equipment and survey hardware.
• Support GPS/GNSS initialization, field calibration checks, and documentation.

Skills

LiDAR basics

GPS/GNSS concepts

Geospatial data concepts

Troubleshooting

Learning new software

Communication & writing

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics/GIS/Geography/CS/Surveying/Engineering

Tools

TopoDOT

RiPROCESS

POSPac

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician I to support mobile, terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR data collection for public and private sector projects. You will work with the Survey Project Manager and a team to complete projects across Orlando, West Palm Beach, Winter Garden, and other locations.

The role emphasizes learning LiDAR workflows, operating survey hardware, and ensuring data quality while collaborating with field crews and office staff. A related degree is preferred, with travel as needed.