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LiDAR Analyst
Summary
Bowman has an opportunity for a 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 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. Analysts are
also responsible for reporting, providing feedback to LIDAR Techs, and supporting Project Management's client relations
activities.
Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. Quality Control and Assurance:
+ Level 1 QC Routines: Initiate and review Level 1 quality control routines, maintaining high standards of data integrity.
+ 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
3. 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.
+ Client Support: Provide technical insights to Project Management upon project awards, facilitating informed decision-making and client satisfaction.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
Success Metrics and Competencies
+ Self-reliance and ability to follow direction.
+ Ability to ask for additional clarification and assistance when needed.
+ Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
+ Ability to work effectively with other departments and employees at all levels.
+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills, in person as well as on the telephone.
+ Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
+ Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Geography, Remote Sensing, Earth Sciences, or related field (will accept commensurate combination of education and experience).
+ 3+ years' airborne LIDAR production, classification, and editing experience.
+ Proficiency with PosPac 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
About Bowman
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
+ Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
+ Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
+ Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
+ Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
+ Mobility around an office environment.
+ Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
+ Partly outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures,excessive noise, and/or...
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