Senior LiDAR Lead — Remote Geospatial Specialist

Bowman; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonuses

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Senior LiDAR Technician to lead LiDAR data processing for large-scale geospatial projects. This remote role (or in-office) supports delivering accurate datasets on schedule and within budget, while mentoring a mid-sized LiDAR team and coordinating with project managers and engineers.

You will advance QA/QC standards, collaborate with clients on requirements, and contribute to proposals, documentation, and workflow automation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Five or more (5+) years of experience in LiDAR data processing and geospatial workflows.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing production environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in MicroStation CONNECT (or 2025) with TerraScan and TerraModeler.
• Working knowledge of Global Mapper and Google Earth.
• Intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD and ability to produce integrated deliverables.
• Understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data standards.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, VBA) preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot preferred.
• Experience with utility or transmission line projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a mid-sized LiDAR processing team, fostering accountability and a culture of quality.
• Provide technical leadership, including troubleshooting complex LiDAR processing challenges.
• Assign tasks, monitor team performance, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Establish and reinforce standards for QA/QC processes and deliverable quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and survey teams to align LiDAR deliverables with project objectives.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding project status, technical requirements, and deliverables.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals, scope development, and pricing.
• Document workflows, maintain processing logs, and contribute to the consistency of operational procedures.
• Promote innovation by identifying and implementing process improvements and automation strategies.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical courses preferred

Tools

MicroStation CONNECT (or 2025) with TerraScan and TerraModeler

Global Mapper

Google Earth

PLS-CADD

Python

VBA

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

Bowman is seeking a Senior LiDAR Technician to lead LiDAR data processing for large-scale geospatial projects. This remote role (or in-office) supports delivering accurate datasets on schedule and within budget, while mentoring a mid-sized LiDAR team and coordinating with project managers and engineers.

You will advance QA/QC standards, collaborate with clients on requirements, and contribute to proposals, documentation, and workflow automation.