LiDAR Tech III - WSP USA
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a LiDAR Technician III in our Atlanta, GA office to support our Mobile LiDAR, Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be able to function at a high level independently with minimal oversight in setting up projects in terra solid, classifying the lidar and extracting features. This position will also be responsible for the calibration of lidar data in terra match and experience with this is preferred but not required at this time. This is an exceptional opportunity for career progression for a junior level or midlevel lidar analyst in joining a team of subject matter experts who prioritize work life balance.
Your Impact
+ Demonstrate teamwork by working with the preprocessing team and project managers to set up projects, calibrate data, build routine classification macros, and contribute with feature extraction as needed.
+ Coordinate with and QA/QC other team members classification of lidar data.
+ Work with management team to provide additional calibration in terra match.
+ Work with project managers to identify wok flows specific for each job to maximize efficiency
+ Maintain server storage capacity and archival of data.
+ Mentor and train new analysts as department grows.
+ Maintain standard operating procedure documentation.
+ Stay current with industry software updates.
+ Assist with R&D of alternative workflows and software’s for advancement of services and looking for further efficiencies to be gained.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ High School Diploma.
+ Minimum of 3 years experience of classification of LiDAR data utilizing terrasolid tools beyond just ground classification.
+ ASPRS classifications
+ Utility classification work
+ 2 years of terrasolid macro writing.
+ 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.
+ Flexibility in adapting to; handing off projects and jumping on other projects as priorities change.
+ Basic understanding of software licenses and updating procedures.
+ Proficiency in understanding coordinate projections.
+ Meticulous attention to detail.
+ Able to work occasional overtime when needed.
+ Able to develop tracking mechanisms to assist self and inform others of data flow for multiple projects processing at the same time
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Associates Degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or related fields.
+ ASPRS Certified Lidar Technologist
+ Experience in DOT work with Mobile LiDAR units.
+ Terra match proficiency.
+ TopoDOT experience.
#LI-LD1
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a LiDAR Technician III in our Atlanta, GA office to support our Mobile LiDAR, Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be able to function at a high level independently with minimal oversight in setting up projects in terra solid, classifying the lidar and extracting features. This position will also be responsible for the calibration of lidar data in terra match and experience with this is preferred but not required at this time. This is an exceptional opportunity for career progression for a junior level or midlevel lidar analyst in joining a team of subject matter experts who prioritize work life balance.
Your Impact
+ Demonstrate teamwork by working with the preprocessing team and project managers to set up projects, calibrate data, build routine classification macros, and contribute with feature extraction as needed.
+ Coordinate with and QA/QC other team members classification of lidar data.
+ Work with management team to provide additional calibration in terra match.
+ Work with project managers to identify wok flows specific for each job to maximize efficiency
+ Maintain server storage capacity and archival of data.
+ Mentor and train new analysts as department grows.
+ Maintain standard operating procedure documentation.
+ Stay current with industry software updates.
+ Assist with R&D of alternative workflows and software’s for advancement of services and looking for further efficiencies to be gained.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ High School Diploma.
+ Minimum of 3 years experience of classification of LiDAR data utilizing terrasolid tools beyond just ground classification.
+ ASPRS classifications
+ Utility classification work
+ 2 years of terrasolid macro writing.
+ 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.
+ Flexibility in adapting to; handing off projects and jumping on other projects as priorities change.
+ Basic understanding of software licenses and updating procedures.
+ Proficiency in understanding coordinate projections.
+ Meticulous attention to detail.
+ Able to work occasional overtime when needed.
+ Able to develop tracking mechanisms to assist self and inform others of data flow for multiple projects processing at the same time
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Associates Degree in Surveying, Geospatial, or related fields.
+ ASPRS Certified Lidar Technologist
+ Experience in DOT work with Mobile LiDAR units.
+ Terra match proficiency.
+ TopoDOT experience.
#LI-LD1
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
Source : WSP USA