LiDAR Technician II - Field & Processing Specialist

WGI; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with match

PTO and Holidays

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician II to support our geospatial team across multiple Florida locations, including Orlando. The role combines field data collection with LiDAR processing for transportation, infrastructure, and mapping projects.

You will work with industry-standard software, perform QA/QC, and help mentor junior staff while coordinating with project managers and field crews to ensure accurate, timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• 3-7 years of LiDAR collection and/or processing experience.
• Experience with mobile mapping and point cloud processing required.
• Proficiency with TopoDOT, RiPROCESS, POSPac, MicroStation, ArcGIS Pro, or related software.
• 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

LiDAR data processing

Geospatial analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics / GIS / Geography / Computer Science / Surveying / Engineering

Tools

TopoDOT

RiPROCESS

POSPac

MicroStation

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

WGI is seeking a LiDAR Technician II to support our geospatial team across multiple Florida locations, including Orlando. The role combines field data collection with LiDAR processing for transportation, infrastructure, and mapping projects.

You will work with industry-standard software, perform QA/QC, and help mentor junior staff while coordinating with project managers and field crews to ensure accurate, timely deliverables.