PLS-CADD Technician

About the role

We are seeking a PLS-CADD Technician with 2-5 years of experience in our Huntsville, AL office.

Responsibilities

• Classify and feature-code LiDAR point cloud data for overhead electric and telecommunications infrastructure, including conductors, structures, vegetation, ground, crossings, and Right-of-Way features.
• Integrate LiDAR-derived terrain models, survey points, and orthophotography into PLS-CADD for utility corridor modeling and data validation.
• Apply and verify utility standards (L1, L2, and L3) in accordance with NESC, NERC, and client-specific vegetation and clearance requirements.
• Generate vegetation and clearance-related reports and datasets from PLS-CADD, including outputs supporting danger tree identification, strike risk evaluation, and vegetation encroachment assessment (e.g., Danger Tree Locator-type reporting).
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of classified point clouds, vegetation coding, and PLS-CADD models to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with survey and utility specifications.
• Produce deliverables supporting engineering, asset management, and vegetation management teams, including PLS-CADD files, clearance reports, and supporting geospatial datasets.
• Research project requirements, survey specifications, and client vegetation management standards to support accurate data collection and reporting workflows.
• Participate in client, project, and coordination meetings.
• Adhere to safety and information security policies.
• Work well independently and as a team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience supporting utility survey, LiDAR processing, vegetation management, or aerial mapping projects.
• Experience working with major utility standards, including L1, L2, and L3 classification and vegetation requirements.
• Experience with LiDAR point cloud classification (LAS) and vegetation feature extraction.
• Working knowledge of PLS-CADD for utility data integration, clearance evaluation, vegetation analysis, and as-built validation (design experience not required).
• Must have the desire to learn new software, hardware and methodologies while assisting the Geospatial department to operate at maximum efficiency.
• Must work well with others, be team oriented, helpful and a good problem solver.

Qualifications

• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Skills

• Strong understanding of utility standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD software.
• Experience with LiDAR data processing and analysis.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• LTD & STD
• Life Insurance
• 401k with match
• PTO
• Holidays
• HSA with company contribution
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Full time.