Senior Geomatics Specialist

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. 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 involve 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. Generates 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. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for safety, accuracy, and functionality.

Your Impact

People and Culture

* 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.

Clients

* Coordinate with stakeholders to plan and execute field survey tasks including boundary retracement, survey control, and reality capture strategies.

* Serve as the primary field representative for survey and scanning operations on assigned projects.

* Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders during field operations, including active construction environments.

* Provide accurate and timely updates on project progress, field conditions, and data quality.

* Ensure all deliverables meet client specifications and applicable regulatory and professional standards.

Expertise

* Lead 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.

* Operate and manage SLAM mobile scanners, terrestrial laser scanners (e.g., Leica, Nav Vis), GNSS, and total stations.

* Establish, adjust, and validate survey control networks to meet tight tolerance requirements.

* Perform scan planning, acquisition, registration, and validation of point cloud datasets.

* Process and integrate field data into CAD and reality capture platforms (e.g., Cintoo, Nav Vis Ivion, Leica Cyclone, Recap).

* Interpret and troubleshoot discrepancies between design models, control networks, and field conditions.

* Prepare detailed field notes, reports, and QA/QC documentation supporting survey and scan deliverables.

* Support a variety of projects including industrial facilities, transportation corridors, utilities, and energy sites.

* Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and QA/QC procedures.

Operational Excellence

* Plan and execute field activities with a focus on safety, productivity, and quality outcomes.

* Monitor 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.

* Assist in developing field workflows and best practices for advanced survey technologies.

* 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.

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