NV5 · 3 days ago
Lidar Technical Specialist
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expNV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals. The Lidar Technical Specialist supports the production team in technical matters, engages in project steps, and influences technical growth while mentoring others. This role involves collaboration on project workflows, client communication, and ensuring quality deliverables.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Demonstrates leadership among production staff
Takes ownership of work within the team for execution and QA/QC
May fulfill the role of Project Technical Lead – planning, strategizing and developing workflows for new projects
Aids in hiring new team members
Reports project status, achievements, risks and solutions at weekly meetings
Assists the management with evaluation of projects, ETCs, and workflow management
Provides guidance and understanding in project contracts and scope of work
Assists in the monitoring of Technical KPIs
Collaborates on process changes and disseminates knowledge across production teams, informs subject matter experts
Applies industry and client standards to production workflows
Proactively communicates across organization, presents on subject matter expertise through team meetings and projects
Demonstrates good judgement in the selection of the methods and techniques in problem resolution and troubleshooting
Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to take complex information and convey it easily
Excellent technical ability with ESRI, Bentley MicroStation, and vector-based software
Produces data reports and final deliverables
Ability to automate workflows and tasks
Takes initiative to improve processes and efficiencies
Supports technical implementation of projects on a production team
Influence technical growth across organization and mentor others on technical leadership
Assists in client education and interaction as needed
Awareness and dissemination of industry and office standards. Proactive identification of relevant workshops, meetings and conferences
Works with Technical Experts and Management on product innovation, workflow scalability, creative problem solving, and business unit’s growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in a professional GIS work environment
Advanced knowledge of ESRI or vector-based software and TerraSolid products
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Drive
Preferred
Masters or higher
Knowledge of Python, CADD, and Visual Basic
Proficiency in inDesign
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
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
Leadership Team
Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
Chief Diversity Officer / SoCal Construction Quality Assurance Group Director
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