NV5 ยท 1 day ago
Senior Lidar Technician
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expNV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals. They are seeking a meticulous LiDAR Technician to join their Geospatial team, focusing on classifying and cleaning LiDAR point clouds to ensure high-quality datasets for mapping and analysis.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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 characteristics
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
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Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
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