Lidar Technician III

Mc Kim & Creed - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm that values people and creates an environment where individuals can grow, flourish, and apply innovative thinking. We have a reputation for delivering state-of-the-art services with a focus on sustainability and protecting our environmental resources. We are currently seeking a LiDAR Technician III to join our team and contribute to improving the future of the communities where we live, work, and play. This position involves assisting the production team in achieving technical quality standards while meeting production schedules, providing technical experience in LiDAR data processing, troubleshooting routine issues, and adhering to project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Assist the production team in achieving technical quality standards while meeting production schedules.
• Provide technical experience in LiDAR data processing and production.
• Troubleshoot and solve routine LiDAR data processing issues.
• Assist in aerial triangulation and orthophotography production.
• Perform stereocompilation.
• Be fluent with Structure from Motion (SfM) techniques to produce survey grade level data.
• Adhere to project and task level budgets by reporting daily production metrics.
• Meet day-to-day schedule and budget compliance.
• Communicate with team leads on issues affecting schedules, budgets, and technical issues.
• Perform technical troubleshooting for day-to-day issues.
• Participate in document and procedure reviews and updates.
• Adhere to safety and security policies.
• Document personal metrics and quality on assigned projects.
• Extract 2D and 3D information from the data and generate CAD mapping for delivery.
• Work individually and as a team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in LiDAR production, base mapping, and CAD mapping.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Geography, GIS, or related discipline or 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience using software tools and packages for LiDAR processing and management, image processing, and feature extraction such as ESRI, AutoCAD, Microstation, Terrasolid, and GeoCue or other similar 3D mapping software packages.
• Excellent computer skills are required.
• Desire to learn new technologies, software, hardware, methodologies, and assist the LiDAR team to operate at maximum efficiency.
• Demonstrate energy, drive, and passion for the LiDAR division to succeed.
• Ability to read, write, and correspond clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply technical information from procedure manuals, written and verbal instruction, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to understand 3D surface modeling and 3D visualization concepts.
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate problems, issues with data or instructions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Pay strict attention to details and always focus on maximizing production while maintaining quality control.
• Additional software experience with Corpscon, POS PAC MMS, and Global Mapper preferred.
• Ability to follow and execute a variety of instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule form, etc.).
• Adhere to deadlines and high volume of work.
• Requires a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with additional software tools such as Corpscon, POS PAC MMS, and Global Mapper.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more.
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.