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Dewberry

Lidar Calibration Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site

Processing and extraction of Lidar data from raw formats * Performing relative and absolute adjustments to Lidar data (calibration/alignment/registration) * Perform QAQC on processed data to ensure ...

Dewberry

Lidar Calibration Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site

Processing and extraction of Lidar data from raw formats * Performing relative and absolute adjustments to Lidar data (calibration/alignment/registration) * Perform QAQC on processed data to ensure ...

JARBO

Survey Crew Chief

Tampa, FL

$32 - $40/hr

Experience operating robotic total stations, GPS rovers, and terrestrial LiDAR scanners * Familiarity with survey data processing software such as Carlson, MicroStation, or AutoCAD Civil 3D Physical ...

JARBO

Survey Crew Chief

Tampa, FL

$32 - $40/hr

Experience operating robotic total stations, GPS rovers, and terrestrial LiDAR scanners * Familiarity with survey data processing software such as Carlson, MicroStation, or AutoCAD Civil 3D Physical ...

JARBO

Survey Crew Chief

Tampa, FL

$32 - $40/hr

Experience operating robotic total stations, GPS rovers, and terrestrial LiDAR scanners * Familiarity with survey data processing software such as Carlson, MicroStation, or AutoCAD Civil 3D Physical ...

WGI

LiDAR Technician II

Orlando, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $25.25/hr

... advanced field data collection and office-based LiDAR processing tasks for transportation ... infrastructure, utility, and mapping projects. This position requires experience with trajectory ...

WGI

LiDAR Technician II

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

... advanced field data collection and office-based LiDAR processing tasks for transportation ... infrastructure, utility, and mapping projects. This position requires experience with trajectory ...

WGI

LiDAR Technician II

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$19 - $26/hr

... advanced field data collection and office-based LiDAR processing tasks for transportation ... infrastructure, utility, and mapping projects. This position requires experience with trajectory ...

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How much do lidar data processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for lidar data processing in Florida is $15.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lidar data processing?

A Lidar Data Processing job involves handling, analyzing, and interpreting Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) data to generate accurate 3D models, maps, or other spatial information. Professionals in this role clean and filter raw point cloud data, classify terrain features, and extract meaningful insights for applications like mapping, forestry, urban planning, and autonomous navigation. They use specialized software and algorithms to enhance data quality and ensure precision. This job requires expertise in geospatial analysis, data visualization, and often programming skills to automate processes.

What are some common challenges faced in lidar data processing?

Professionals in Lidar Data Processing often encounter challenges such as managing large datasets, ensuring data accuracy, and resolving discrepancies caused by environmental factors like vegetation or buildings. You may need to develop tailored workflows to efficiently process and clean raw lidar data, as well as work closely with project managers and survey teams to meet tight deadlines. Staying updated with advancing software tools and processing techniques is also key, as technology in this field evolves rapidly. Addressing these challenges requires both technical proficiency and strong problem-solving skills, making the work both rewarding and dynamic.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in lidar data processing?

To thrive in Lidar Data Processing, you need strong skills in geospatial analysis, data accuracy, and the ability to work with 3D point cloud data, often supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Familiarity with software such as ArcGIS, LAStools, and CloudCompare, as well as experience with lidar sensors and data formats, is highly valued, and certifications in remote sensing or GIS can be advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial for interpreting data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. These skills enable you to ensure the precise processing, quality control, and delivery of critical spatial information for industries like mapping, engineering, and environmental management.

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Infographic showing various Lidar Data Processing job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,501 per year, or $15.1 per hour.

Lidar Calibration Analyst

Tampa, FL • On-site

Dewberry
Civil Engineering Construction • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Dewberry is currently seeking a Lidar Calibration Analyst in our Tampa, FL or Fairfax, VA offices. Remote positions will be considered dependent on experience. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Position requires experience in sensor or swath calibration and alignment adjustment. Preferred experience using mainstream commercial software suites (Bayesmap StripAlign, TerraSolid Products) or adjustments done in sensor vendor specific suites (Optech LMS, Riegl RiProcess,). Candidate should have strong conceptual understanding of sources of error in airborne lidar datasets and visualizing translation and orientation errors. Experience in alignment of terrestrial, mobile, UAV lidar datasets, or experience in academic environments is also desirable. Additional preferred candidate experience would include airborne lidar trajectory processing (Applanix PosPac MMS, Novatel Inertial Explorer), and in extracting lidar using sensor vendor specific processing suites (Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Teledyne CARIS, GeoCue True View EVO). Strong candidates will also have a strong understanding of aerial acquisition, GPS ground survey, and bathymetric calibration.
  • Quality checks on data post acquisition
  • Airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing
  • Processing and extraction of Lidar data from raw formats
  • Performing relative and absolute adjustments to Lidar data (calibration/alignment/registration)
  • Perform QAQC on processed data to ensure it meets rigorous accuracy requirements
  • Document QA/QC findings and communicate results to project managers and technical staff.
  • Create a variety of digital mapping/remotely sensed products using various software platforms;
  • Create and manipulate databases;
  • Elevation data processing and manipulation;
  • Problem solving;

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field.
  • 2 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field.
  • Experience in either Lidar data extraction and/or swath alignment
  • Required experience in Lidar processing and elevation model creation/manipulation.
  • In-depth knowledge of ESRI's software
  • Terrascan
  • PLTS tool kit experience a plus.
  • Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
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