LiDAR Technician I — Geospatial Field Specialist

WGI

Florida

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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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 the geospatial team across multiple locations, including Orlando, West Palm Beach, Winter Garden, Denver, Huntsville and Austin. You will assist with field data collection, operate LiDAR equipment, and help manage datasets for transportation and survey projects.

You will work with GPS/GNSS basics, process point clouds under supervision, and participate in QA/QC reviews.

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