Senior LiDAR Analyst

Senior LiDAR Analyst

Job Locations : US-MN-Minnetonka

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

ID : 2024-6180

Category : Aerial Mapping / Remote Sensing

2nd Category : Transmission and Distribution

Position Type : Regular

Division : Renewables

Overview

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior LiDAR Analyst to join our team. Westwood's growing Geospatial Department provides professional-level products to its clients, leveraging the latest in industry technology.

Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

The Senior LiDAR Analyst is responsible for post-processing aerial and terrestrial data through final deliverables supporting multiple users in civil engineering, land surveying, and critical infrastructure.

This role manages data technicians and provides mentorship to junior staff. This role involves ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all deliverables created from LiDAR and imagery data from both aerial and terrestrial platforms, troubleshooting technical issues, and conducting quality control checks.

The Senior LiDAR Analyst will work closely with Remote Sensing Project Leads and other stakeholders to support the successful execution of projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with Geospatial Leadership and Project Leads to meet project expectations.
• Perform post-processing procedures according to internal guidelines and industry best practices.
• Create final deliverables based on project scope for various markets ready for the client as final deliverables.
• Assist the Project Lead in managing technicians and workloads.
• Assist with data management and archiving.
• Conduct thorough quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability from technicians.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for geospatial deliverables.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a related field (e.g., geomatics, surveying, remote sensing).
• Minimum 3+ years in a senior technical role.
• ASPRS certifications highly desired.
• Strong understanding of LiDAR and remote sensing principles and data processing.
• Proficiency in using Remote Sensing software and tools, such as TerraSolid, GeoCue, TopoDOT, MetaShape, Photoshop, and PLS-CADD.
• In-depth knowledge of coordinate systems and projections.
• Industry experience in civil, power generation and delivery, DOT, and renewables.
• Scripting and light programming knowledge to support automation.
• Familiarity with surveying techniques and equipment for project control understanding.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies and industry trends.

Note : This job description is a general outline of the key responsibilities and qualifications of a Senior LiDAR Analyst.

It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the specific needs of the organization and projects.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations.

With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers.

Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work;

they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world.

To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists.

Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023.

The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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