LiDAR Technician II — Field & Processing Specialist

WGI; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 II to join our Geospatial team in Austin, TX, with travel to multiple locations. The role involves advanced field data collection and office LiDAR processing for transportation, infrastructure, utilities, and mapping projects.

The ideal candidate has 3-7 years in LiDAR workflows, proficiency with TopoDOT, RiPROCESS, POSPac, MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, and solid QA/QC experience.

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.
• 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.

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

Geospatial analysis

LiDAR data processing

Field data collection

Project coordination

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 II to join our Geospatial team in Austin, TX, with travel to multiple locations. The role involves advanced field data collection and office LiDAR processing for transportation, infrastructure, utilities, and mapping projects.

The ideal candidate has 3-7 years in LiDAR workflows, proficiency with TopoDOT, RiPROCESS, POSPac, MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, and solid QA/QC experience.