LiDAR Technician III

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a LiDAR Technician III to join our team in Austin, TX.

Serves as an advanced technical resource responsible for processing complex LiDAR datasets, performing detailed QA/QC, and supporting project leadership. Acts as a mentor for junior staff and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

Leadership and Direction

• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Assists project leads with workload planning and technical reviews.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for LiDAR processing workflows.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Collaborates with project managers, survey teams, and engineering groups.
• Assists with production planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Supports development of standards, procedures, and training materials.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and workflow improvements.

Do the Work

• Process complex LiDAR datasets and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Perform advanced classification, feature extraction, and surface modeling.
• Conduct comprehensive QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Utilize Micro Station, Terra Scan, Terra Modeler, Global Mapper, and related software at an advanced level.
• Support PLS‑CADD and engineering‑ready deliverable development.
• Manage coordinate systems, transformations, and geospatial data integrity.
• Develop technical documentation and best practices.

• 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.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or technical coursework preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of LiDAR processing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Micro Station CONNECT, Terra Scan, and Terra Modeler and intermediate proficiency in PLS‑CADD.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial standards.
• Experience mentoring staff and reviewing technical work.
• Experience with scripting, automation, Python, or VBA preferred.
• Utility, transmission, or large‑scale infrastructure project experience preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance‑based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective…