Lidar Technician III - Federal Programs
Responsibilities
- Lead product generation and finalization for the full suite of USGS and USACE standard deliverables, including point cloud, rasters, hydro breaklines, metadata, and reporting.
- Assign product development tasks and track team progress, ensuring that deadlines and quality expectations are met.
- Review 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) deliverables for correctness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Afford bare earth point cloud editing, hydro feature extraction, and DEM reviews as needed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in GIS/remote sensing, with a focus on lidar data collection and processing.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Geography, GIS, or a related field.
- Proficient in geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Geocue LP360, Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper, Bentley Microstation, and Terrasolid suite.
- Understanding of collection specifications and current 3DEP Lidar Base Specification (LBS) deliverables.
- Experience with United States Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Product (3DEP) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects.
- Strong communication, time and task management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively.
Qualifications
- Topobathymetric lidar production/processing experience a plus.
- Experience with United States Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP), Elevation-Derived Hydrography (EDH), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects.
Skills
None specified in the job posting.
Benefits
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being.
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend.
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families.
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program.
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks.
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms.