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Role Overview
This position combines field data acquisition with office-based processing, mapping, and quality control.
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Office Processing & Mapping
P rocess UAS LiDAR and photogrammetry datasets.
Assist with processing mobile LiDAR and terrestrial laser scanning data.
Register, georeference, and combine point-cloud datasets.
Review, classify, and clean LiDAR point clouds.
Perform 3D feature extraction from LiDAR, photogrammetry, and terrestrial scanning datasets.
Extract topographic and planimetric features, including roads, pavement, curbs, sidewalks, ditches, drainage features, buildings, fences, utilities, structures, and other visible improvements.
Develop major and minor breaklines for terrain modeling and surface generation.
Generate and review point grids, Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), surfaces, and contours.
Assist with preparing survey-quality mapping deliverables.
Review collected data for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with project requirements.
Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of point clouds, extracted features, surfaces, and mapping deliverables.
Identify potential data issues, including noise, registration errors, trajectory problems, missing coverage, and questionable elevations.
Organize and maintain project files and processing documentation.
Work with Project Managers and office production personnel to resolve data issues and meet project deadlines.
Assist with improving field acquisition and office processing workflows.
JOB SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Equipment and System
DJI enterprise UAS platforms
UAS LiDAR systems
UAS photogrammetry systems
RIEGL LiDAR sensors
Mobile LiDAR systems
360-degree mobile mapping camera systems
Trimble terrestrial laser scanners
GNSS/GPS survey equipment
Conventional survey equipment
High-resolution digital imaging systems
Software
TopoDOT
TerraSolid
MicroStation
Trimble Business Center (TBC)
Global Mapper
DJI Terra
DJI Modify
Pix4Dmatic
Virtual Surveyor
CloudCompare
AutoCAD / Civil 3D
Other survey, CAD, GIS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, or point-cloud processing software
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Strong computer skills and willingness to learn specialized software.
Mechanical and technical aptitude.
Ability to work both outdoors and in an office environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to follow established procedures and work independently when necessary.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technical issues.
Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial imagery, and basic survey or engineering drawings.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight and multi-day assignments.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
Ability to safely carry, set up, and operate survey, scanning, and UAS equipment.
Ability to work around active construction sites, industrial facilities, roadways, and other project environments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, dealing effectively and reasonably with stress in the workplace without lost time or undue strain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may be asked to walk on uneven surfaces, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, hike up and down steep slopes carrying up to 50 pounds of survey equipment, bend, squat, dig monument holes, pound in stakes and rebar monuments, carry and use brush cutting equipment, drive a four-wheeler or snowmobile, climb stairs, sit for extended periods of time, work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time, type/key-in data, and answer telephones frequently as needed.
MENTAL DEMANDS
The following mental demands are required to perform the essential functions of this job: concentrate, conceptualize, cooperative work with others/teamwork, detailed work, frequent task changes, irregular schedule as needed, learn new tasks, interruptive /distractive environment, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, reasoning, problem-solving, time pressures.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Travel
Travel to worksites may be required.
E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Drug-Free Workplace
This position is subject to initial and random Drug and Alcohol programs as directed by Company Policy.
AAP/EEO Statement
Topographic, Inc. 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. 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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Requirements
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Strong computer skills and willingness to learn specialized software.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Ability to work both outdoors and in an office environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to follow established procedures and work independently when necessary.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and technical issues.
- Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial imagery, and basic survey or engineering drawings.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including overnight and multi-day assignments.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.
- Ability to safely carry, set up, and operate survey, scanning, and UAS equipment.
- Ability to work around active construction sites, industrial facilities, roadways, and other project environments.
About Topographic
Privately held national land surveying, civil engineering, environmental consulting, and GIS firm serving energy, infrastructure, and development clients.
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