Senior Geomatics Specialist

About the role

WSP is currently searching for a Senior Geomatics Specialist to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team in either Minneapolis, MN, Burnsville, MN, Kansas City, MO, 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. The successful candidate will lead field crews in performing conventional and advanced survey operations, including dimensional control surveys, SLAM-based mobile scanning, and terrestrial laser scanning, supporting Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy, and other sectors.

Responsibilities

• Managing 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.
• Generating 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.
• Ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for safety, accuracy, and functionality.
• Leading and mentoring survey crew members in field operations, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Collaborating with surveyors, geomatics technicians, engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate field-to-finish workflows.
• Providing training and guidance on survey principles, GNSS, dimensional control methods, SLAM scanning, and terrestrial LiDAR technologies.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adoption of emerging reality capture technologies.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to plan and execute field survey tasks including boundary retracement, survey control, and reality capture strategies.
• Serving as the primary field representative for survey and scanning operations on assigned projects.
• Communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders during field operations, including active construction environments.
• Providing accurate and timely updates on project progress, field conditions, and data quality.
• Ensuring all deliverables meet client specifications and applicable regulatory and professional standards.
• Leading execution of a variety of surveys including ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, right-of-way, subsurface utility engineering, and high-precision dimensional control surveys for indoor mapping, industrial alignment, and verification.
• Operating and managing SLAM mobile scanners, terrestrial laser scanners (e.g., Leica, NavVis), GNSS, and total stations.
• Establishing, adjusting, and validating survey control networks to meet tight tolerance requirements.
• Performing scan planning, acquisition, registration, and validation of point cloud datasets.
• Processing and integrating field data into CAD and reality capture platforms (e.g., Cintoo, NavVis Ivion, Leica Cyclone, Recap).
• Interpreting and troubleshooting discrepancies between design models, control networks, and field conditions.
• Preparing detailed field notes, reports, and QA/QC documentation supporting survey and scan deliverables.
• Supporting a variety of projects including industrial facilities, transportation corridors, utilities, and energy sites.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards, project specifications, and QA/QC procedures.
• Planning and executing field activities with a focus on safety, productivity, and quality outcomes.
• Monitoring adherence to survey control standards, tolerances, and project-specific requirements.
• Coordinating logistics, equipment, and staffing for field assignments.
• Supporting multi-disciplinary teams in delivering fully coordinated project outcomes.
• Assisting in developing field workflows and best practices for advanced survey technologies.
• Performing additional tasks as required to meet project or business needs.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven 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.

Preferred 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.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• 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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $80,100-$111,000. WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.