LiDAR Technician II

** Short Description*
* Bowman has an opportunity for a LiDAR Technician II to join our team in Austin, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

** Purpose*
* Performs LiDAR processing and geospatial production tasks with limited supervision. Demonstrates proficiency in classification, feature extraction, and QA/QC while contributing to project delivery and team success.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Leadership and Direction*
* + Works independently on routine assignments.

+ Assists with onboarding and mentoring junior technicians.

+ Provides feedback to improve workflows and production efficiency.

** At the Operational and Company Level*
* + Collaborates with project managers and senior staff to support project execution.

+ Helps maintain consistency in production standards and documentation.

+ Supports continuous improvement initiatives.

** Do the Work*
* +   Process and manage LiDAR datasets for a variety of project types.

+ Perform point cloud classification and feature extraction with minimal supervision.

+ Conduct QA/QC reviews and resolve data quality issues.

+ Utilize Micro Station, Terra Scan, Terra Modeler, Global Mapper, and related software.

+ Prepare deliverables for utility, transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects.

+ Support integration of LiDAR datasets into various CAD and engineering workflows.

+ Maintain project documentation and processing records.

** Success Metrics and Competencies*
* + Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  

+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

+ Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

+ Data analysis and interpretation skills.

+ Consistent delivery of high-quality LiDAR datasets meeting client specifications and timelines.

+ Effective team leadership demonstrated through productivity, engagement, and skill development.

+ Strong technical proficiency in LiDAR processing, QA/QC, and geospatial data management.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced production environment.

+ Clear and effective communication with internal teams and external clients.

+ Continuous improvement through adoption of new tools, technologies, and automation strategies.

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and workflow management.

** Qualifications*
* + High School diploma or GED required.

+ Associate's degree or technical coursework preferred.

+ Three or more (3+) years of LiDAR processing or geospatial production experience.

+ Intermediate proficiency with Micro Station CONNECT, Terra Scan, and Terra Modeler.

+ Understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data standards.

+ Strong organizational and communication skills.

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Experience with scripting, automation, Python, or VBA preferred.

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Experience with utility or transportation projects preferred.

** About Bowman*
* Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level.…