Lidar Technician III in Austin, Texas at Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size. SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence. At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

SAM is seeking an experienced Lidar Technician to support and oversee deliverable product development for the Federal Team. This role is responsible for managing production workflows, ensuring deliverables meet federal and industry specifications, and maintaining high standards of quality. Experience in dataset production, GIS, and remote sensing deliverables aligned with industry standards is required, along with familiarity with ASPRS standards and the USGS Lidar Base Specification (LBS).

The ideal candidate is highly organized, capable of independently managing tasks and meeting deadlines, and demonstrates strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced geospatial technologies while contributing to critical federal programs and mission-driven applications.

• Lead product generation and finalization for the full suite of standard customer deliverables, including point cloud, rasters, hydro breaklines, metadata, and reporting.
• Assign product development tasks and track team progress, ensuring that deadlines and quality expectations are met.
• Review 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) deliverables for correctness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Assist in bare earth point cloud editing, hydro feature extraction, and DEM reviews as needed.

• 5+ years of experience in GIS/remote sensing, with a focus on lidar data collection and processing.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geography, GIS, or a related field.
• Proficient in geospatial software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, Geocue LP360, Blue Marble Geographics Global Mapper, Bentley Microstation, and Terrasolid suite.
• Understanding of ASPRS and USGS Lidar Base Specification (LBS) collection specifications and deliverables.
• Strong communication, time and task management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead a team effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Topobathymetric lidar production/processing experience a plus.
• Experience with United States Geological Survey (USGS) 3D Elevation Product (3DEP) and 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) projects, Elevation-Derived Hydrography (EDH), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects.