About the position
WSP is currently initiating a search for a LiDAR Technician (Specialist, Surveying) to support our Northeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting registration and extraction of LiDAR data using Leica Cyclone, Microstation, TopoDOT, Autodesk Revit, Civil3D and other software. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a robust and rapidly growing Geospatial team offering ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities, as well as a stable backlog. A BS degree in a relevant discipline is preferred. The preferred office location for this position would be Valhalla, NY. The position could also potentially be based in one of our offices located in Boston, MA; Worcester, MA; Troy, NY; or Merrimack, NH. Under direct supervision, the LiDAR Technician will assist with terrestrial lidar mapping/extraction for various projects, providing land surveying assistance that accounts for accurate survey data, and determining conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications. The role requires teamwork and maintaining open communication between the field, office, and client, while working with the Team lead, project managers, and other Laser Scan team members in LiDAR registration and extraction. The technician will create and review digital models and mapping of LiDAR and other types of traditional survey projects, process survey data, perform terrestrial LiDAR extraction, and prepare final deliverables for review. Compliance with all company and related safety rules is essential, as is following state-specific standards of practice to provide professional survey assistance. The technician will also engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project survey activities, remain current in the latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices, and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist with terrestrial lidar mapping/extraction for various projects under direct supervision.
- Provide land surveying assistance that accounts for accurate survey data and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
- Demonstrate teamwork and maintain open communication between the field, office, and client.
- Work with Team lead, project managers, and other Laser Scan team members in LiDAR registration and extraction.
- Create and review digital models and mapping of LiDAR and other types of traditional survey projects.
- Process survey data and perform terrestrial LiDAR extraction.
- Perform terrestrial Lidar data acquisition and prepare final deliverables for review.
- Observe and comply with all company and related safety rules.
- Follow state-specific standards of practice to provide professional survey assistance.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, project control, and technicians on assigned survey tasks.
- Perform point cloud registration with Leica Cyclone point cloud processing software.
- Perform model extraction from the recorded point cloud data using BIM tools and implement BIM standards as outlined by clients.
- Demonstrate best practices for model organization and modeling technique.
- Ensure compliance with WSP and client-specific safety guidelines and provide required safety documentation and records.
- Engage in occasional contact with client personnel to schedule and coordinate project survey activities.
- Remain current in the latest survey knowledge, techniques, and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements
- A High School Diploma is required; Bachelor or advanced degree is highly preferred.
- At least 9 years of relevant post-education experience OR an equivalent combination of post-high school education and relevant experience.
- Experience with Laser Scanning Surveys, AutoCAD, Revit, and Microstation software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.
- A working knowledge of surveying mathematics, land surveying practices, and procedures.
- Ability to extract raw laser scanning data and process point cloud in Leica Cyclone software.
- Experience in Autodesk Revit and 3D modeling from point clouds; BIM360 system understanding.
- Experience with TopoDot, Cyclone 3DR software preferred.
- Able to read drawings, specifications, building codes, and other technical product and material specifications, as well as basic DOT feature coding.
- Excellent communication skills and overall knowledge of conducting field operations.
- Understanding of office operations.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening, including a valid Driver's license.
- Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Able to work occasional overtime as per project.
Nice-to-haves
- Associate's Degree in a closely related discipline is preferred.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- Leica Cyclone Core, Field, Register certification.
- Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Bentley Microstation, and TopoDOT.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid sick leave and paid vacation (or other personal time).
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
