LiDAR Technician III Project Coordinator/QA/QC

WSP in the U.S.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a LiDAR Technician III Project Coordinator/QA/QC to support our Mobile LiDAR and Geospatial/Surveying services. This opportunity can be based in one of several office locations, including Virginia Beach VA, and involves project setup, QA/QC, data accuracy, and delivering compliant final products.

You will work with the processing, extraction, and project management teams, mentor junior staff, maintain SOPs, and stay current with software updates while supporting client

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience with Mobile LiDAR.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team.
• A working knowledge of surveying mathematics, land surveying practices and procedures.
• Proficient in Bentley software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Overall knowledge of conducting field operations.
• Understanding of office operations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with TopoDot, TerraSolid software's preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work within team environment and collaborate with others.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening, including a valid Driver's license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Able to work occasional overtime as per project requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Setup projects, seed files, and cell libraries with processing teams and project managers.
• Coordinate QA/QC and other team extraction efforts.
• Prepare final deliverables and reports.
• Identify workflows to maximize efficiency with project managers.
• Mentor and train new extractors as the department grows.
• Maintain SOP documentation and stay current with software updates.
• Lead LiDAR registration and extraction alongside project managers and laser scan team.
• Review Mobile LiDAR control data including GPS, VRS, and level reports.
• Create and review digital models and mapping for LiDAR and traditional surveys.
• Assist with client interactions to meet scope of work requirements.

Skills

Mobile LiDAR expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Surveying mathematics knowledge

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

BS degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology or related areas

ASPRS Certified

Tools

Bentley software

TopoDOT

TerraSolid

Mach9 Robotics Extraction Software

Job description

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Job Description

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a LiDAR Technician III Project Coordinator/QA/QC to support our Mobile LiDAR and Geospatial/Surveying. This position can be based out of one of the following office locations: Mooresville NC, Raleigh NC, Wilmington NC, Asheville NC Columbia SC, Atlanta GA, Altamonte Springs Fl, Virginia Beach VA, Pittsburgh PA, Boston MA, Merrimack NH, Worcester MA, Brentwood TN, Lawrenceville NJ. This role involves project setup, LiDAR classification, feature extraction, QA/QC review, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance with project standards. The position offers an excellent career growth opportunity for a junior- to mid-level LiDAR technician to work alongside industry experts in a team that values both technical excellence and work-life balance.

Your Impact

• Demonstrate teamwork by working with the processing team, extraction team and project managers to set up projects, create working seed files, build cell libraries, and contribute with feature extraction as needed.
• Coordinate with and QA/QC other team members extraction efforts.
• Prepare final deliverables and reports.
• Work with project managers to identify wok flows specific for each job to maximize efficiency
• Mentor and train new extractors as department grows.
• Maintain standard operating procedure documentation.
• Stay current with industry software updates.
• Assist with R&D of alternative workflows and software’s for advancement of services and looking for further efficiencies to be gained.
• Function as team lead for project managers and other Laser Scan team members in LiDAR registration and extraction.
• Perform review of Mobile LiDAR control provided by WSP team and/or others. This includes conventional survey data, Static GPS data, VRS data, and level reports.
• Create and review digital models and mapping of LiDAR and other types of traditional survey projects.
• Assist with client interactions to help meet all scope of work requirements
• Observe and comply with all company and related safety rules
• Assist with writing surveying reports summarizing site inspection and survey findings and conclusions
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, project control, and technicians on assigned tasks.
• Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project activities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience with Mobile LiDAR
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team
• A working knowledge of surveying mathematics, land surveying practices and procedures
• Proficient in Bentley software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
• Overall knowledge of conducting field operations
• Understanding of office operations
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Experience with TopoDot, TerraSolid software's preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work within team environment and collaborate with others.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening, including a valid Driver's license
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Able to work occasional overtime as per project
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology or related areas
• ASPRS Certified
• Experienced in working wit\\h Mobile LiDAR units.
• Terrasolid proficient.
• TopoDOT proficient.
• Mach9 Robotics Extraction Software proficient.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $57,800 - $85,000

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

ABOUT US

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.