LiDAR-Survey Field Technician d Tech

Topographic • Benbrook, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position combines field data acquisition with office-based processing, mapping, and quality control. The role involves performing field data acquisition for surveying, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and mapping projects. Key responsibilities include operating GNSS/GPS survey equipment, setting and collecting aerial targets and ground control points, assisting with UAS LiDAR and photogrammetry missions, and operating terrestrial laser scanners. The technician will also collect survey and mapping data along various sites, perform field quality checks, identify potential acquisition problems, download and organize field data, maintain documentation, and perform routine equipment maintenance. Additionally, the role includes office processing tasks such as processing UAS LiDAR and photogrammetry datasets, assisting with processing mobile LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning data, registering and cleaning point-cloud datasets, performing 3D feature extraction, developing breaklines, generating DTMs and contours, and assisting with mapping deliverables. Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of data and deliverables are crucial, along with identifying and resolving data issues and assisting with workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn specialized software.
• Mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to work both outdoors and in an office environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently when necessary.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial imagery, and basic survey or engineering drawings.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight and multi-day assignments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Ability to safely carry, set up, and operate survey, scanning, and UAS equipment.
• Ability to work around active construction sites, industrial facilities, roadways, and other project environments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Participates in E-Verify.
• Subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DJI enterprise UAS platforms
• Experience with UAS LiDAR systems
• Experience with UAS photogrammetry systems
• Experience with RIEGL LiDAR sensors
• Experience with Mobile LiDAR systems
• Experience with 360-degree mobile mapping camera systems
• Experience with Trimble terrestrial laser scanners
• Experience with GNSS/GPS survey equipment
• Experience with Conventional survey equipment
• Experience with High-resolution digital imaging systems
• Experience with TopoDOT
• Experience with TerraSolid
• Experience with MicroStation
• Experience with Trimble Business Center (TBC)
• Experience with Global Mapper
• Experience with DJI Terra
• Experience with DJI Modify
• Experience with Pix4Dmatic
• Experience with Virtual Surveyor
• Experience with CloudCompare
• Experience with AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Experience with other survey, CAD, GIS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, or point-cloud processing software

Responsibilities

• Perform field data acquisition for surveying, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and mapping projects.
• Operate GNSS/GPS survey equipment to establish, locate, and verify survey control.
• Set and collect aerial targets, ground control points, and independent checkpoints.
• Assist with planning and executing UAS LiDAR and photogrammetry missions.
• Operate and maintain enterprise UAS/drone equipment.
• Operate terrestrial laser scanners to collect 3D data at industrial, commercial, and infrastructure facilities.
• Assist with mobile LiDAR and mobile mapping operations.
• Collect survey and mapping data along roadways, utility corridors, pipelines, industrial facilities, and development sites.
• Perform field quality checks to verify data coverage, completeness, and accuracy before leaving a project site.
• Identify potential acquisition problems, including obstructions, data gaps, poor scan coverage, and equipment issues.
• Download, organize, back up, and transfer field data.
• Maintain accurate field notes, equipment records, and project documentation.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, inspections, calibrations, firmware updates, and troubleshooting.
• Follow company safety procedures, FAA regulations, and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate field activities with the Geospatial Manager, Survey Project Managers, and other team members.
• Process UAS LiDAR and photogrammetry datasets.
• Assist with processing mobile LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning data.
• Register, georeference, and combine point-cloud datasets.
• Review, classify, and clean LiDAR point clouds.
• Perform 3D feature extraction from LiDAR, photogrammetry, and terrestrial scanning datasets.
• Extract topographic and planimetric features, including roads, pavement, curbs, sidewalks, ditches, drainage features, buildings, fences, utilities, structures, and other visible improvements.
• Develop major and minor breaklines for terrain modeling and surface generation.
• Generate and review point grids, Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), surfaces, and contours.
• Assist with preparing survey-quality mapping deliverables.
• Review collected data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with project requirements.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of point clouds, extracted features, surfaces, and mapping deliverables.
• Identify potential data issues, including noise, registration errors, trajectory problems, missing coverage, and questionable elevations.
• Organize and maintain project files and processing documentation.
• Work with Project Managers and office production personnel to resolve data issues and meet project deadlines.
• Assist with improving field acquisition and office processing workflows.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed