Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a LiDAR Technician for our San Antonio, TX or Mooresville, NC office to support our Southeast Region Geospatial / Surveying Team. The successful candidate will be part of a team conducting registration and extraction of LiDAR data using Leica Cyclone, Microstation, TopoDOT, and other software. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with an exceptional management team, highly regarded in the market, and within a supportive and collaborative company culture. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a robust and rapidly growing Survey team offering ongoing training/mentoring and promotional opportunities, as well as a stable backlog. New Graduates with a BS degree in a relevant discipline will be considered.

For information on our Geospatial team, follow this link - https://vimeo.com/390798645/f3e8decde8

Your Impact

• Under direct supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for land surveying activities.
• Under direct supervision, use survey instruments to perform various types of property surveys on projects of basic complexity and/or scope, which could include boundary, existing condition, topographic, as-built, subdivision, and profile maps.
• Provides entry-level land surveying assistance that accounts for accurate survey data, and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications.
• Demonstrates team work and maintains open communication between the field, office and client.
• Work with Team lead, project managers and other Laser Scan team members in LiDAR registration and extraction
• Create and review digital models and mapping of LiDAR and other types of traditional survey projects
• Processing Survey data
• Perform Mobile Mapping Extraction
• Observe and comply with all company and related safety rules
• Use and obtain historical data from property/utility records, deeds, land/property titles, structural plans, and other matrices for land surveying activities.
• Follows state specific standards of practice to provide professional survey assistance that accounts for accurate survey data, and determines conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, boundaries, and construction specifications
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and supplemental technical training in surveying and/or college level courses in surveying or business management
• 0-2 years' experience with Laser Scanning Surveys and related software
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a diverse team
• A working knowledge of surveying mathematics, land surveying practices and procedures
• Experience in Bentley software
• Excellent communication skills
• Overall knowledge of conducting field operations
• Understanding of office operations
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass random drug tests
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• New Graduates with a BS Degree in relevant discipline
• Bentley Microstation Experience
• Associates Degree in Surveying, Engineering Technology or related areas
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook #LI-PJ1

Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 10%
• Job Status: New Graduate
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: SAN ANTONIO - 9311 SAN PEDRO
• All locations: US-NC-Mooresville, US-TX-San Antonio

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.