LiDAR Processor

Job Description

  Charlotte, NC, United States
Mooresville, NC, United States
Wilmington, NC, United States
Raleigh, NC, United States

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a LiDAR Processor to fill a position in supporting our Mobile LiDAR, Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be able to function at a high level independently with minimal oversight and take ownership of the processing LiDAR data phase with Pospac and Riegl and other software suites. This is an exceptional opportunity to take transferable knowledge and skills with industry hardware and software and diversify experience into a different market by joining a ever growing team of subject matter experts with a healthy and stable backlog. Your Impact

• Demonstrate teamwork by collaboration with project managers to identify timelines and processing plans to ensure smooth, efficient, and timely flow of data.
• Work with project managers and field crews to establish efficient collection plans for projects that limit potential issues.
• Processing raw data through Pospac and Riegl Software and delivering a production ready point clouds.
• Producing reports that show precision and accuracy of the projects point cloud within Pospac, Riegl software suite, terra solid, lastools and other software.
• Identifying issues in accuracy in the point cloud and reports that need more adjustments or recollections.
• Working with support for Pospac and Riegl to solve any issues.
• Develop metrics for processing and collaborate with project managers during proposal phase.
• Maintain backlog calendar for processing and adjust accordingly.
• Maintain SOP documentation.
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Who You Are  Required Qualifications: 

• BS degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology or related areas.
• 5-7 years' experience of processing of LiDAR data (mobile and/or UAS) in:
  • Pospac or equivalent software
  • Riegl software suite or equivalent software
  • Terrascan, MARS, LASTools, or equivalent software.
  • Terra match, basemap or equivalent software.
• Proficient with basic functionality of a GIS software Arc, GQIS, or equivalent.
• Understanding of survey methodology as it pertains to capturing control for a LiDAR survey.
• Excellent communication skills with a special emphasis on reporting of schedule and troubleshooting of issues.
• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware as it pertains to industry software packages and their computer hardware requirements.
• Proficiency in understanding coordinate projections.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work occasional overtime when needed.
• Ability and desire travel to applicable conferences and trainings.
• Able to develop tracking mechanisms to assist self and inform others of data flow for multiple projects processing at the same time.
• Assist with troubleshooting of LiDAR equipment in the field.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• ASPRS Certified LiDAR Technologist.
• Experience in DOT work with Mobile LiDAR units.
• Terrasolid Suite (scan, match, model, photo) experience.
• TopoDOT familiarity.
• LSIT.