LiDAR Technician I: Geospatial Field & Data Ops

WGI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician I in the Austin area to support mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR data collection projects. You will work with survey teams to collect, organize, and process data under supervision, using a range of LiDAR and geospatial tools.

The role emphasizes learning on the job, strong attention to safety, and effective communication with field crews and project managers as part of a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Surveying, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred
• Basic understanding of LiDAR, GPS/GNSS, remote sensing, and geospatial data concepts
• Familiarity with point cloud processing workflows preferred
• Experience with TopoDOT, RiPROCESS, POSPac, MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, or similar software is a plus
• Strong computer and technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to learn new software and workflows quickly
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel moderately for field assignments
• Ability to work both outdoors and in an office environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR field data collection operations
• Operate and maintain LiDAR collection equipment and associated survey hardware
• Assist with GPS/GNSS initialization, field calibration checks, and collection documentation
• Support daily field operations including traffic awareness, equipment setup, and adherence to 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 project 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

Geospatial concepts

Troubleshooting skills

Software learning

Communication & writing

Travelability

Outdoor/indoor work

Education

Geomatics/GIS/Geography/CS/Surveying/Engineering degree

Tools

TopoDOT

RiPROCESS

POSPac

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician I in the Austin area to support mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR data collection projects. You will work with survey teams to collect, organize, and process data under supervision, using a range of LiDAR and geospatial tools.

The role emphasizes learning on the job, strong attention to safety, and effective communication with field crews and project managers as part of a collaborative team environment.