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Senior LIDAR Analyst - Remote, US

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.
Chesterfield, MO Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior LIDAR Analyst to join our team in Chesterfield, MO.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

The Senior LIDAR Analyst is directly involved in the production of LIDAR data (point cloud processing, classification, reporting standards, feature extraction and calibration) to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations. Senior Analysts are also responsible for reporting, providing feedback to LIDAR Techs, Lidar Analysts, and supporting Project Management's client relations activities.

Responsibilities

Data Processing and Management :

  • Trajectory Processing : Carry out trajectory processing for airborne LIDAR missions to ensure precise foundational data.
  • Project Setup : Execute project setups, including the integration of boundaries, tile indexing, and macro catalogs for streamlined project execution.
  • Data Ingestion : Ingest and catalog field-collected data, ensuring proper organization and accessibility for analysis and processing.

Quality Control and Assurance :

  • Level 1 QC Routines : Initiate and review Level 1 quality control routines, maintaining high standards of data integrity. Including pass / fail status for flown extent QC.
  • Project Adjustment : Perform both relative and absolute project adjustments to ensure the accuracy of spatial data.
  • LAS File Management : Edit and clean base LAS files to generate fully classified LAS files, ensuring data meets classification standards.
  • Quality Measures Implementation : Implement quality control measures, including accuracy checks and classification validations, to uphold data precision.
  • Technical Operations and Support :

  • Macro Development : Create and modify macros tailored to project-specific requirements, enhancing processing efficiency.
  • Sensor Calibration : Generate instrument files necessary for proper calibration of sensors, ensuring accurate data collection.
  • Review and acceptance of calibrated data performed by junior team members.
  • Client Support : Provide technical insights to Project Management upon project awards, facilitating informed decision-making and client satisfaction.
  • Project Optimization and Compliance :

  • Hydrological Feature Extraction : Extract hydrological features from LAS files, contributing to detailed environmental analysis.
  • Process Troubleshooting : Troubleshoot automation issues and create support tickets when necessary to resolve technical failures promptly.
  • Quality Standards Adherence : Ensure all work complies with quality standards for first-time client acceptance and punctual final delivery.
  • Policy and Procedure Enhancement :

  • ISO Work Instructions : Review and propose revisions to ISO Work Instructions, ensuring procedures are up-to-date and compliant with industry standards.
  • Peer Review : Perform peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to LIDAR Technicians, fostering a collaborative and improvement-oriented environment.
  • Strategic Improvement and Reporting :

  • Solutions Identification : Identify and recommend alternative solutions for complex problem-solving, contributing to continuous improvement.
  • Status Reporting : Maintain up-to-date status reporting and tracking for all projects, ensuring transparency and project progression monitoring.
  • Qualifications

    Required :

  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, Earth Sciences, or related field (will accept commensurate combination of education and experience).
  • 5 years' airborne LIDAR production, classification, and editing experience.
  • Proficiency with PosPac, Stripalign, and other airborne processing software and techniques.
  • Proficiency with mapping software including TerraSolid and Microstation.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Experience analyzing complex problems and recommending solutions
  • Strong detail orientation and commitment to quality.
  • Experience training technical staff on products and services.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Adaptable to changing schedules and priorities based on client needs.

    Preferred :

  • 5 years' relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with and ability to learn GeoCue, LasTools, and ArcGIS.
  • Physical Demands and Working Environment

  • Visual acuity - normal color vision in low light environment.
  • Able to sit and focus on imagery on a computer monitor for long periods of time.
  • Able to occasionally lift 50 pounds from floor to waist height.
  • Manual dexterity as needed to use accepted tools of management, i.e., computers, computer monitors, mouse, keyboard.
  • Low light working conditions
  • Work conducted in an office setting
  • LI-SJ1

    Job Description Disclaimer

    Note : While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

    Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

    Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

    If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.

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