LiDAR Technician II

WGI; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD/STD

Life Insurance

401k with match

PTO

Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WGI seeks a LiDAR Technician I to join our Geospatial team in West Palm Beach, FL, with operations across multiple sites. The role combines field data collection and office LiDAR processing for transportation and infrastructure projects, requiring basic LiDAR, GPS/GNSS, and geospatial concepts.

This in-office position involves moderate travel and collaboration with project managers and field crews. You’ll work with senior staff to ensure data accuracy and production efficiency, leveraging

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of LiDAR data collection or processing experience.
• Experience with trajectory processing, QA/QC for LiDAR projects.
• Ability to work in a team and in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR collection operations.
• Operate LiDAR systems in field environments (RIEGL, Leica, Trimble).
• Process GNSS/IMU trajectories using POSPac or equivalent software.
• Generate and manage calibrated point cloud datasets using RiPROCESS, TopoDOT, TerraSolid, or related software.
• Perform initial alignment, registration, and calibration review under direction of senior staff.
• Execute QA/QC procedures to verify accuracy, completeness, density, overlap, and project specifications.
• Process, tile, archive, and manage large geospatial datasets and deliverables.
• Extract mapping features and support CAD/GIS integration workflows.

Skills

LiDAR basics

GPS/GNSS basics

Remote sensing

Geospatial data concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics or related field

Tools

RiPROCESS

TopoDOT

TerraSolid

POSPac

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

We are seeking a LiDAR Technician I with 0-3 years with basic understanding of LiDAR, GPS/GNSS, remote sensing, and geospatial data concepts to join our Geospatial team in Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Huntsville, AL, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Winter Garden, FL

The successful candidate will perform a combination of advanced field data collection and office-based LiDAR processing tasks for transportation, infrastructure, utility, and mapping projects. This position requires experience with trajectory processing, point cloud generation, QA/QC, and production workflows using industry-standard LiDAR software platforms.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player capable of working independently while coordinating with project managers, field crews, and technical staff to execute projects efficiently and accurately.

This is an in-office position with moderate travel required.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI and beyond.

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Perform mobile, static terrestrial, and UAS LiDAR collection operations
• Operate RIEGL, Leica, Trimble, and related LiDAR systems in field environments
• Process GNSS/IMU trajectories using POSPac, or equivalent software
• Generate and manage calibrated point cloud datasets using RiPROCESS, TopoDOT, TerraSolid, or related software
• Perform initial alignment, registration, and calibration review under direction of senior staff
• Execute QA/QC procedures to verify accuracy, completeness, density, overlap, and project specifications
• Process, tile, archive, and manage large geospatial datasets and project deliverables
• Extract mapping features and support CAD/GIS integration workflows
• Develop efficient production workflows and assist with process improvement initiatives
• Troubleshoot field and office hardware, software, and data issues
• Coordinate field logistics, equipment preparation, and collection planning
• Support proposal efforts, technical documentation, and project reporting
• Mentor junior staff and assist with training initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• 3-7 years of experience in LiDAR collection and/or processing workflows
• Experience with mobile mapping and point cloud processing required
• Proficiency with TopoDOT, RiPROCESS, POSPac, MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, or related software
• Understanding of LiDAR calibration principles and error analysis preferred
• Experience with geospatial QA/QC procedures and data management workflows
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple project assignments
• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel moderately

Preferred Certifications

• ASPRS Certified Mapping Technician (CMT) - LiDAR
• FAA Part 107 License
• LSIT/SIT or related survey certification

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse. Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.