LiDAR Technician I: Field Geospatial Data Ops

WGI; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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 assist in LiDAR field data collection and processing across multiple U.S. locations, including Huntsville, AL. You will support the Geospatial team with data collection, calibration, and QA/QC processes.

The role requires 0-3 years of related experience, a basic understanding of LiDAR and geospatial concepts, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Travel to field sites and strict safety adherence are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in a geomatics or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of LiDAR, GPS/GNSS, remote sensing, and geospatial data concepts.
• Familiarity with point cloud processing workflows preferred.
• Strong computer and technical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR field data collection operations
• Operate and maintain LiDAR collection equipment and survey hardware
• Assist with GPS/GNSS initialization, field calibration checks, and collection documentation
• Support daily field operations including traffic awareness, safety procedures
• Download, organize, archive, and manage LiDAR and imagery datasets
• Process raw LiDAR and trajectory data under supervision
• Assist with point cloud classification, extraction, feature coding, and QA/QC reviews
• Generate deliverables including point clouds, imagery, breaklines, and mapping products
• Coordinate with field crews, project managers, and office technicians to meet schedules
• Troubleshoot field and office hardware/software issues with guidance from senior staff
• Maintain project organization, naming conventions, and data management standards
• Work individually and as part of a collaborative team environment

Skills

LiDAR basics

GPS/GNSS basics

Geospatial data concepts

Point cloud familiarity

Good communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Surveying, Engineering or related

ASPRS Certified Mapping Technician (CMT) - LiDAR

FAA Part 107 License

Tools

TopoDOT

RiPROCESS

POSPac

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician I to assist in LiDAR field data collection and processing across multiple U.S. locations, including Huntsville, AL. You will support the Geospatial team with data collection, calibration, and QA/QC processes.

The role requires 0-3 years of related experience, a basic understanding of LiDAR and geospatial concepts, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Travel to field sites and strict safety adherence are expected.