Baird, Hampton & Brown
LiDAR Technician
Fort Worth, TX - Full Time
At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.
We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt LiDAR Technician. As a LiDAR Technician, you analyze LiDAR data for various projects. The LiDAR Technician will work closely with our surveying team, to process and interpret LiDAR data, creating accurate 3D models and maps for use in planning, design, and analysis.
In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:
We require:
It helps to have:
Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.
Position Type and Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.
Benefits
We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."
BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.
We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt LiDAR Technician. As a LiDAR Technician, you analyze LiDAR data for various projects. The LiDAR Technician will work closely with our surveying team, to process and interpret LiDAR data, creating accurate 3D models and maps for use in planning, design, and analysis.
In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:
- Process raw LiDAR data using specialized software to create point clouds, and other geospatial outputs.
- Analyze point cloud data to derive meaningful insights, including terrain mapping of ground surface to create final products of various formats.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of collected data by performing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) checks.
- Work collaboratively with the surveying teams to ensure quality assurance.
- Develop high-quality topographic maps, digital elevation models (DEMs), and 3D models from LiDAR data.
- Generate technical reports and visualizations based on LiDAR data analysis to present to clients, stakeholders, or regulatory agencies.
- Stay updated on emerging LiDAR technologies, software, and industry trends to continually improve workflows and data processing methods.
- Provide training and technical support to junior staff or other team members as needed.
- Survey Drafting will be required at times when needed.
We require:
- 2-4 years of experience working with LiDAR technology and data processing
- Proficiency in LiDAR data processing software and 3D modeling software
- Understanding of georeferencing, datum transformations, and coordinate systems
- Experience with survey drafting, point cloud classification, filtering, and analysis
It helps to have:
- Data processing experience relating to aerial and terrestrial LiDAR
- Ability to work both in team environments and independently
Physical Demands
This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.
Position Type and Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.
Benefits
We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."
BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.
We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
