LiDAR Technician II - Field & Processing Pro

Socket.dev; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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 join our Geospatial team across Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Huntsville, AL, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Winter Garden, FL. The role blends field data collection with LiDAR processing in transportation, infrastructure, and mapping projects.

You will operate multiple LiDAR platforms, process GNSS/IMU trajectories, and ensure QA/QC across datasets, while collaborating with project managers and field crews.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

LiDAR experience

Independent worker

Education

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

Tools

TopoDOT

RiPROCESS

POSPac

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician I to join our Geospatial team across Austin, TX, Denver, CO, Huntsville, AL, Orlando, West Palm Beach and Winter Garden, FL. The role blends field data collection with LiDAR processing in transportation, infrastructure, and mapping projects.

You will operate multiple LiDAR platforms, process GNSS/IMU trajectories, and ensure QA/QC across datasets, while collaborating with project managers and field crews.