Senior Geospatial & Reality Capture Lead

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig seeks a Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager to lead advanced spatial data acquisition for engineering projects, including UAV surveying, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and point cloud deliverables.

You will set SOPs, oversee operations, mentor staff, and ensure FAA compliance while delivering high-quality data and efficient workflows.

This role requires 8–12+ years in geomatics, degrees, FAA Part 107, and a willingness to innovate using AI tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field.
• FAA Part 107 Certification
• 8-12+ years of relevant experience
• 3-5+ years with LiDAR/UAV/Reality Capture technologies
• Strong knowledge of survey control, datums, and accuracy standards
• Openness to innovation with evolving technology and AI tools
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company's reality capture program
• Establish SOPs and QA/QC workflows
• Oversee UAV, LiDAR, and terrestrial scanning operations
• Manage point cloud processing and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with FAA and survey accuracy standards
• Lead and mentor technical staff
• Support proposals and client engagement
• Identify and implement new technologies

Skills

Reality capture

Geospatial data

Team leadership

UAV surveying

LiDAR

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

LiDAR

Photogrammetry

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

UAV platforms

Terrestrial scanners

Point cloud processing

Job description

Ulteig seeks a Geospatial & Reality Capture Manager to lead advanced spatial data acquisition for engineering projects, including UAV surveying, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and point cloud deliverables.

You will set SOPs, oversee operations, mentor staff, and ensure FAA compliance while delivering high-quality data and efficient workflows.

This role requires 8–12+ years in geomatics, degrees, FAA Part 107, and a willingness to innovate using AI tools.