Senior Lidar Technician

Overview

We are seeking a meticulous LiDAR Technician to join our Geospatial team. In this role, you will focus on classifying and cleaning LiDAR point clouds to accurately identify ground points, ensuring high-quality datasets for mapping and analysis. This position is ideal for someone with a strong attention to detail who enjoys working with 3D geospatial data.

This position is onsite at the NV5 office in Portland, OR.

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

• Classify ground points from raw airborne and mobile LiDAR datasets
• Remove noise and artifacts from LiDAR point clouds to create clean, accurate terrain models
• Perform quality assurance to verify ground classification meets project standards
• Collaborate with analysts and project leads to ensure smooth data workflows
• Maintain organized data files and documentation for processed datasets
• Assist in troubleshooting and refining classification workflows
• Apply software tools and scripts to automate repetitive tasks

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 years of experience working with LiDAR data, preferably in ground point classification
• Familiarity with LiDAR processing and classification software (e.g., TerraScan, LAStools, RiProcess)
• Strong attention to detail and focus on data quality
• Ability to work independently and follow precise technical workflows
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Experience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements):

• Experience with ESRI, CAD, or vector-based software
• Knowledge of LiDAR point cloud editing, filtering, and terrain modeling
• Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Visual Basic, or similar)
• Understanding of airborne and mobile LiDAR sensor characteristic

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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