Lidar Technician III

McKim & Creed; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks a skilled LiDAR Technician III to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in LiDAR data processing and CAD mapping to contribute to projects that enhance community sustainability. You will assist in technical quality assurance, troubleshoot data processing issues, and collaborate with a supportive team to ensure project success. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative environment that values professional growth and aims to make a positive impact on the communities we serve. If you are passionate about technology and looking to grow your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Professional development

Collaborative, supportive team

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in LiDAR production and CAD mapping.
• Bachelor's degree or 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Desire to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist production team in achieving technical quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and solve routine LiDAR data processing issues.
• Extract 2D and 3D information from data and generate CAD mapping.

Skills

LiDAR data processing

Technical troubleshooting

3D surface modeling

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS or related discipline

6 years of relevant work experience

Tools

ESRI

AutoCAD

Microstation

Terrasolid

GeoCue

Corpscon

POS PAC MMS

Global Mapper

Job description

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art services with an eye toward sustainability and a focus on protecting and enhancing our environmental resources. Our engineers, landscape architects, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a LiDAR Technician III. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Assist the production team in achieving technical quality standards while meeting production schedules.
• Provide technical experience in LiDAR data processing and production.
• Troubleshoot and solve routine LiDAR data processing issues.
• Assist in aerial triangulation and orthophotography production.
• Stereocompilation.
• Be fluent with Structure from Motion (SfM) techniques to produce survey grade level data.
• Adhere to project and task level budgets, by reporting the daily production metrics.
• Meet day to day schedule and budget compliance.
• Communicate with team leads on issues affecting schedules, budgets and technical issues.
• Perform technical troubleshooting for day to day issues.
• Participate in document and procedure reviews and updates.
• Adhere to safety and security policies.
• Document personal metrics and quality on assigned projects.
• Extract 2D and 3D information from the data and generate CAD mapping for delivery.
• Work individually and as a team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in LiDAR production, base mapping and CAD mapping.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS or related discipline or 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience using software tools and packages for LiDAR processing and management, image processing and feature extraction such as ESRI, AutoCAD, Microstation, Terrasolid and GeoCue or other similar 3D mapping software packages desired.
• Excellent computer skills are required.
• Must have the desire to learn new technologies, software, hardware, methodologies and assist the LIDAR team to operate at maximum efficiency.
• Must demonstrate energy, drive and passion for the LIDAR division to succeed.
• Ability to read, write and correspond clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand and apply technical information from procedure manuals, written and verbal instruction, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to understand 3D surface modeling and 3D visualization concepts.
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate problems, issues with data or instructions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Pay strict attention to details and always be focused on maximizing production while maintaining quality control.
• Additional software experience with Corpscon, POS PAC MMS/ and Global mapper preferred.
• The successful candidate will work well with others, be team oriented, helpful and a good problem solver.
• Some travel may be required.
• Requires a lot of walking outside year round through all kinds of terrain and in extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to follow and execute a variety of instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule form, etc.)
• Adhere to deadlines and high volume of work.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay: Paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.