Senior Geomatics Specialist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently searching for a Senior Geomatics Specialist to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team in either Minneapolis, MN, Burnsville, MN, or Detroit, MI. This position plays a critical role in delivering high-precision surveys and reality capture solutions for complex infrastructure, industrial, and related projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage field operations on moderate- to large-scale, complex projects, ensuring accurate capture of spatial data and control networks used for boundary retracement, engineering design, construction verification, as-built documentation, and digital twin workflows.
• Generate accurate and concise survey deliverables including PLSS and control reports, boundary evidence recovery, scan registrations, and QA/QC documentation derived from conventional and 3D capture technologies.
• Ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for safety, accuracy, and functionality.
• Lead and mentor survey crew members in field operations, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with surveyors, geomatics technicians, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate field-to-finish workflows.
• Provide training and guidance on survey principles, GNSS, dimensional control methods, SLAM scanning, and terrestrial LiDAR technologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adoption of emerging reality capture technologies.
• Cook up and execute field tasks with a focus on safety, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Maintain adherence to survey control standards, tolerances, and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate logistics, equipment, and staffing for field assignments.
• Support multi-disciplinary teams in delivering fully coordinated project outcomes.
• Perform additional tasks as required to meet project or business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant field surveying experience, including leadership of survey crews.
• Demonstrated expertise in dimensional control surveying and construction layout.
• Experience operating SLAM scanners and terrestrial LiDAR systems.
• Strong understanding of survey control, coordinate systems, and geodetic principles.
• Ability to perform precise measurements and computations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Prominent ability to lead teams and manage field operations in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with clients and project teams.
• Highly developed attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with field data collection and processing software platforms.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, including extended hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally up to 100% of the time.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in surveying, geomatics, engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as LSIT, CST, or manufacturer certifications (Leica, Trimble, Faro, etc.).
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.
• Experience with industrial measurement, plant scanning, or digital twin workflows.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and point cloud processing software.
• Experience managing complex field operations in construction or industrial environments.
• Safety certifications in OSHA, HAZWOPER, confined space, etc.

Skills

• Leadership in surveying and geomatics.
• Field data collection and processing.
• Survey control and dimensional control.
• SLAM scanning and terrestrial LiDAR.
• Survey planning and execution.
• Project management and coordination.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Interpersonal and client-facing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $80,100-$111,000.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $80,100-$111,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet project-specific requirements, including extended hours as needed.

Contact

To apply, please visit our website at www.wsp.com.