LiDAR Processing Professional

Title : LiDAR Processing Professional

Location : Burns Harbor, IN, Chicago, IL, Joliet, IL

Work Authorization : Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (No sponsorship)

Job Description :

Seeking a LiDAR Processing Professional to support advanced surveying and engineering projects. Responsibilities include registering, geo-referencing, and optimizing LiDAR datasets collected from terrestrial, aerial, hydrographic, and mobile platforms. The role involves scan-to-scan and cloud-to-cloud registration, point cloud classification, feature extraction, surface model creation (DTMs / DSMs / TINs), and integrating deliverables into Civil 3D and MicroStation. Additional duties include applying survey control and geodetic principles, performing QA / QC checks, supporting field teams, and assisting with workflow development and training.

Required Skills :

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, GIS, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of professional LiDAR processing experience

Proficiency in at least two : Cyclone, Reg360, RiScan, LP360, DJI Terra, Civil 3D, MicroStation, TopoDOT

Strong understanding of survey control networks, GNSS / IMU integration, and coordinate systems

Ability to produce engineering-grade deliverables (planimetrics, topography, breaklines, cross-sections)

Experience handling multi-gigabyte LiDAR datasets and performing QA / QC

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills :

Experience with UAV or terrestrial LiDAR sensors (DJI L2, Riegl, Leica)

Drone pilot license

Experience with machine learning for automated classification

PLS / PS license or LSIT certification