Senior Geomatics Lead: SLAM, LiDAR & Field Ops

WSP Global Inc.; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Geomatics Specialist to join the Midwest Region Geomatics Team in Minneapolis, Burnsville, MN, Kansas City, MO, or Detroit, MI. You will lead field crews delivering high-precision surveys and reality capture solutions for complex projects, including ALTA/NSPS and dimensional control work.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with engineers and project managers, and ensure data quality, safety, and timely updates for client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant field surveying experience including leadership of survey crews.
• Strong understanding of survey control, coordinate systems, and geodetic principles.
• Experience operating SLAM scanners and terrestrial LiDAR systems.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews in conventional and advanced survey operations, including dimensional control surveys and SLAM-based mobile scanning.
• Manage field operations on large-scale projects ensuring accurate capture of spatial data and control networks.
• Prepare detailed field notes, reports, QA/QC documentation, and ensure deliverables meet client specifications.

Skills

Leadership

GNSS

Dimensional control

LiDAR

Team collaboration

Safety

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Leica

NavVis

Leica Cyclone

Recap

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Geomatics Specialist to join the Midwest Region Geomatics Team in Minneapolis, Burnsville, MN, Kansas City, MO, or Detroit, MI. You will lead field crews delivering high-precision surveys and reality capture solutions for complex projects, including ALTA/NSPS and dimensional control work.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with engineers and project managers, and ensure data quality, safety, and timely updates for client satisfaction.