LiDAR Technician III
About The Position
Bowman has an opportunity for a LiDAR Technician III to join our team in Austin, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Five or more (5+) years of LiDAR processing experience.
- Advanced proficiency in MicroStation CONNECT, TerraScan, and TerraModeler and intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD.
- Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial standards.
- Experience mentoring staff and reviewing technical work.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree or technical coursework preferred.
- Experience with scripting, automation, Python, or VBA preferred.
- Utility, transmission, or large-scale infrastructure project experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
- Assists project leads with workload planning and technical reviews.
- Serves as a subject matter resource for LiDAR processing workflows.
- Collaborates with project managers, survey teams, and engineering groups.
- Assists with production planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
- Supports development of standards, procedures, and training materials.
- Identifies opportunities for automation and workflow improvements.
- Process complex LiDAR datasets and troubleshoot technical challenges.
- Perform advanced classification, feature extraction, and surface modeling.
- Conduct comprehensive QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with client specifications.
- Utilize MicroStation, TerraScan, TerraModeler, Global Mapper, and related software at an advanced level.
- Support PLS-CADD and engineering-ready deliverable development.
- Manage coordinate systems, transformations, and geospatial data integrity.
- Develop technical documentation and best practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
