Bathymetric Lidar Specialist

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Bathymetric Lidar Specialist to join our dynamic ALB Team. This position reports to the ALB Team Leader and is responsible for performing advanced geospatial lidar mapping tasks on projects. Priority will be given to candidates who meet the minimum requirements with preferred skills and abilities.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Perform advanced geospatial lidar technical tasks.
• Define optimal workflow processes for their respective areas of expertise.
• Assist leadership in identifying technology needs, including hardware and software.
• Monitor and executes geospatial processes within their department and ensures all required steps are performed correctly and accurately.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the project definition and planning phases.
• Assist leadership in the development and implementation of geospatial QA/QC standards.
• Applie or develops advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes in execution of quality deliverables that meet project/deliverable specifications.
• Communicate new scientific methods, developments and practices through appropriate firm channels.
• Assist leadership in the development of project estimates and production schedules based on best practice approaches and available technology.
• Coach, mentor, direct ,and delegate execution of project deliverables to and among technical team members.
• Collaborate with team on project workload; shifting responsibilities as needed.

What You Will Bring:

• Education/Experience: Must have BA/BS degree relating to the Geospatial field and a minimum of five (5) years of professional Geospatial lidar related experience.
• Must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience regarding topo-bathymetric lidar data production workflows.
• Must have experience and ability to lead topo-bathymetric lidar projects from scoping phase through client delivery.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Must be proficient in geospatial system related software applications such as TerraSolid, Esri ArcGIS, and/or Bentley MicroStation.
• Bathymetric mapping / hydrographic survey experience preferred.
• Must be able to respond quickly to multiple demands in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
• Must be able to interface effectively with vendors, clients, and other firm resources in a team environment.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%.
• Licenses/Certifications: GISP, CP, or CMS preferred.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!