Lidar technician job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example lidar technician requirements on a job description
Lidar technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in lidar technician job postings.
Sample lidar technician requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in surveying engineering or related field
- Experience with GIS and GIS mapping systems
- Knowledge of surveying principles and methods
- Familiarity with remote sensing or Lidar technology
- Proficiency with lidar data analysis software
Sample required lidar technician soft skills
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Sam lidar technician job description
Who We Are
SAM Companies is recognized as the industry's technology leader in providing geospatial solutions and construction services on a national scale. Our staff encompasses 1,000+ individuals from diverse backgrounds who are deploying the latest industry technology and changing the way data is collected and delivered in our industry.
Your Impact at SAM
+ Daily processing of geospatial data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable project and industry standards related to aerial mapping products
+ Classification of LiDAR point clouds
+ Extraction of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds
+ Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to SAM
+ 2+ years progressive experience in CAD
+ 2+ years progressive experience with LiDAR classification
+ 2+ years experience with feature extraction from LiDAR
+ Excellent computer and technical skills, including Auto CAD and/or MicroStation and MS Office Suite
+ TerraSolid Software experience preferred
+ Electric Transmission experience preferred
+ Strong listening, and verbal communication skills
+ Strong work ethic and team-player attitude and willingness to learn new skills
Our Perks
+ Hybrid work schedules for office positions - Work-life balance is on us
+ Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
+ Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately
+ 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 4%
+ Employee Assistance Program - Your mental health is our priority
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
+ Trainings throughout the year - Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
+ Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
+ Passion for our Community - You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
**Our Culture**
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for nine consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
**EEO**
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
+ 2+ years progressive experience in CAD
+ 2+ years progressive experience with LiDAR classification
+ 2+ years experience with feature extraction from LiDAR
+ Excellent computer and technical skills, including Auto CAD and/or MicroStation and MS Office Suite
+ TerraSolid Software experience preferred
+ Electric Transmission experience preferred
+ Strong listening, and verbal communication skills
+ Strong work ethic and team-player attitude and willingness to learn new skills
+ Daily processing of geospatial data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable project and industry standards related to aerial mapping products
+ Classification of LiDAR point clouds
+ Extraction of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds
+ Other duties as assigned
SAM Companies is recognized as the industry's technology leader in providing geospatial solutions and construction services on a national scale. Our staff encompasses 1,000+ individuals from diverse backgrounds who are deploying the latest industry technology and changing the way data is collected and delivered in our industry.
Your Impact at SAM
+ Daily processing of geospatial data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable project and industry standards related to aerial mapping products
+ Classification of LiDAR point clouds
+ Extraction of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds
+ Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to SAM
+ 2+ years progressive experience in CAD
+ 2+ years progressive experience with LiDAR classification
+ 2+ years experience with feature extraction from LiDAR
+ Excellent computer and technical skills, including Auto CAD and/or MicroStation and MS Office Suite
+ TerraSolid Software experience preferred
+ Electric Transmission experience preferred
+ Strong listening, and verbal communication skills
+ Strong work ethic and team-player attitude and willingness to learn new skills
Our Perks
+ Hybrid work schedules for office positions - Work-life balance is on us
+ Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
+ Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) - Accrual starts immediately
+ 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 4%
+ Employee Assistance Program - Your mental health is our priority
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
+ Trainings throughout the year - Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
+ Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
+ Passion for our Community - You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
**Our Culture**
Our entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for nine consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee's development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry's leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!
**EEO**
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
+ 2+ years progressive experience in CAD
+ 2+ years progressive experience with LiDAR classification
+ 2+ years experience with feature extraction from LiDAR
+ Excellent computer and technical skills, including Auto CAD and/or MicroStation and MS Office Suite
+ TerraSolid Software experience preferred
+ Electric Transmission experience preferred
+ Strong listening, and verbal communication skills
+ Strong work ethic and team-player attitude and willingness to learn new skills
+ Daily processing of geospatial data, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency, and ensuring compliance to applicable project and industry standards related to aerial mapping products
+ Classification of LiDAR point clouds
+ Extraction of mapping features from LiDAR point clouds
+ Other duties as assigned
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024