Lidar Analyst Level 1

About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is seeking a Lidar Analyst to support our expanding Survey and Data Acquisition practice group. This position will include direct support for the lidar production center located in Ashland, OR and may include additional support for the HDR Data Acquisition activities across the United States. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lidar Analyst to join our dynamic team. As a Lidar Analyst at HDR Engineering, Inc., you will play a crucial role in the processing, analysis, and interpretation of lidar data to support our clients' diverse projects and initiatives. You will work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a talented team of professionals to deliver accurate and valuable lidar solutions.

Primary Duties:

• Provide Processing Support for HDR's Lidar Program under direction of ASPRS Lidar Mapping Scientist and Sr Data Acquisition Staff.
• Support Data Acquisition group collection activities up to 25% of a fulltime position, may include travel to locations in Western US.
• Data Processing: Process raw lidar data to generate accurate point cloud datasets, ensuring data quality and adherence to industry standards.
• Feature Extraction: Identify and extract relevant survey planimetric features (e.g., terrain, vegetation, buildings, etc.) from lidar point clouds.
• Data Analysis: Analyze lidar data to create detailed elevation models, digital terrain models, and 3D representations of landscapes or structures.
• Quality Control: Conduct rigorous quality control checks on processed data to maintain high data accuracy and reliability.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience or education in geomatics, survey, or geospatial sciences
• Must be able to execute judgement based on professional experience and understanding of project requirements.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with team members and clients and the demonstrate expertise in managing several project related tasks simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of tasks. 
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• BS degree or higher in geomatics, survey, or geospatial sciences.
• 1 years' experience collecting, processing, or analyzing Lidar.
• Experience with point cloud classification software such as Terra Scan or LP360
• Experience with some or all of the following: conventional survey, GPS/GNSS based data collection, GPS/GNSS post processing, POS-MMS or Inertial Explorer.
• Experience with drone-based photogrammetry and lidar data collection

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.  

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