Geospatial Technician

Workplace Type: Hybrid

About Us:

Pickett, an ESP Associates company, is a highly innovative surveying and engineering company with over 60 years of industry experience serving clients throughout the US and Caribbean.

At Pickett, we use the acronym S.O.L.V.E. to define our core values that include: Safety first, Outstanding service, Lasting relationships, Valued teamwork and Engaged culture.

“We solve the problems that matter” and we are always looking to add passionate, motivated, and qualified individuals to our rapidly expanding team.

About The Role:

As a Geospatial Technician I, you are responsible for LiDAR classification, creating digital elevation models, and compiling break lines for a diverse range of projects. You will be introduced to a broad array of airborne mapping fundamentals and procedures under the guidance of senior team members.

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Learn and classify LiDAR point clouds using TerraScan and MicroStation to meet customer requirements


• Serve as a primary resource for LiDAR data processing on topographic and utility surveys


• Issue all project deliverables in a timely manner to support administrative, procurement and construction activities


• Communicate and coordinate with internal departments to achieve resolution of project- related tasks


• Provide internal daily status reports


• Other special duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geospatial, with a concentration in surveying, geomatics, or GIS (preferred)


• 1 years of experience with emphasis on LiDAR data classification (preferred)


• Knowledge of MicroStation/TerraScan, AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, Google Earth, and other mapping software is a plus


• Knowledge of surveying and mapping practices is a plus


• Knowledge of ArcGIS is a plus


• Ability to work in a safe manner and always obey safety regulations

So...Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to learn, grow and directly contribute to our business. You will also have a very visible and tangible impact by solving real world problems.

You will contribute significantly to the growth and development of our company while also continuing to be challenged and inspired along the way!

Pickett offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses


• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)


• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays


• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)


• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)


• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc


• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)


• Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Education Reimbursement Opportunities


• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan


• Referral Bonuses