Senior Geomatics Specialist

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a Senior Geomatics Specialist to join our Midwest Region Geomatics Team in Minneapolis, MN, Burnsville, MN, or Detroit, MI
. The role focuses on delivering high‑precision surveys and reality capture solutions for infrastructure, industrial, and related projects. Responsibilities include leading field crews performing conventional and advanced survey operations—dimensional control, SLAM‑based mobile scanning, and terrestrial laser scanning—to support Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and other sectors.

• 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 on survey principles, GNSS, dimensional control methods, SLAM scanning, and terrestrial LiDAR technologies.
• Foster continuous improvement and adoption of emerging reality capture technologies.

• 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.

• Lead execution of surveys such as ALTA/NSPS Land Title, right‑of‑way, subsurface utility engineering, and high‑precision dimensional control 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.
• Plan, acquire, register, and validate scan 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 projects in industrial facilities, transportation corridors, utilities, and energy sites.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and QA/QC procedures.

• 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 multidisciplinary 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, complying with WSP’s Code of Conduct.

• 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.
• High precision measurements and computations with accuracy.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage field operations in dynamic environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with clients and project teams.
• 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.
• Work schedule flexibility, including extended hours as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to…