LiDAR Technician

GPI Geospatial is currently seeking a LiDAR Technician to support our Columbia, MD Geospatial/Surveying team. As a successful team member, you will be part of a team conducting the registration and extraction of LiDAR data using various software. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an extraordinary team that is highly regarded in the industry. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a strong and growing Geospatial team offering ongoing training/mentoring, as well as a stable backlog. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI Geospatial wants you! GPI Geospatial is a premier mapping firm for Transportation, Energy, Planning, Design, Construction, and Land Development throughout North America. Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of precision mapping, imagery, LiDAR, and land surveying services. We are part of GPI , a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News-Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment.

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Responsibilities:

Uses established workflows and procedures for developing and editing LiDAR products. Classification of LiDAR point clouds Compilation of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds Assists in developing quality LiDAR products, including geospatial accuracy, proper nominal point spacing, hydro flattening water bodies, accurate feature coding, ensuring proper project boundary coverage, and being responsible for LiDAR quality and accuracy. Ensures timeliness of LiDAR classification Assist with managing and distributing LiDAR data to various stakeholders and departments. Develops accurate DEM and ground surfaces for aerial mapping and orthophoto production.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-2 Years of experience using scanning or mapping software. High school or equivalent education required. Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation, TopoDOT, Leica Cyclone, or other 3D modeling software experience is favorable. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs is favorable. Experience with civil projects is favorable.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.) Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working GPI Geospatial offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI Geospatial is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI Geospatial does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI Geospatial and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. GPI Geospatial will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI Geospatial recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI Geospatial participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.