LiDAR Processing Technician

Thomas & Hutton • Savannah, GA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas & Hutton is a growing, well-established design firm with a multidiscipline approach to providing consulting services throughout the southeast. They are an award-winning company recognized as one of the best places to work in Georgia and South Carolina, offering services including Landscape Architecture, Land Planning, Civil, Environmental, Structural and Marine Engineering, Land Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, and Construction Administration. Thomas & Hutton is seeking a detail-oriented LiDAR Processing Technician in Savannah, GA to support their surveying and geospatial teams. This role involves accurate processing, classification, and drafting of LiDAR data, focusing on transforming raw point cloud data into high-quality deliverables using TopoDOT and AutoCADD. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical foundation, an understanding of survey workflows, and a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Proficiency in TopoDOT for LiDAR processing and feature extraction required
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCADD
• Understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, and datums
• Experience working with point clouds from mobile or aerial LiDAR systems
• Ability to interpret survey control, field notes, and project specifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• TopoDOT Experience required
• 2+ years of LiDAR processing or survey drafting experience
• Experience with drone LiDAR or mobile LiDAR datasets
• Experience with additional software such as Civil 3D, or MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Process, classify, and analyze LiDAR point cloud data using TopoDOT
• Generate survey-grade deliverables including: Topographic surfaces and contours
• Breaklines, features, and planimetric mapping
• Draft and edit drawings in AutoCADD in accordance with company and client standards
• Perform quality control (QC) checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications
• Collaborate with surveyors, project managers, and field crews to clarify data requirements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage large datasets efficiently while meeting project schedules and deadlines
• Maintain organized project files and documentation
• Assist in developing and improving LiDAR processing workflows and best practices

Benefits

• Superior Health, Dental, Vision, and Rx Insurance Programs
• Condensed work schedule
• Generous base compensation and bonus plan
• Retirement Plans
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Thomas & Hutton University - On-site provider of professional development hours and continuing education credits
• College tuition reimbursement programs (Graduate & Undergraduate)
• In-house Up and Ready Civil 3D Software Training Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees