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Bowman has an opportunity for a LiDAR Technician III to join our team in Austin, TX.  

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.

Serves as an advanced technical resource responsible for processing complex LiDAR datasets, performing detailed QA/QC, and supporting project leadership. Acts as a mentor for junior staff and contributes to process improvement initiatives

Leadership and Direction

• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior staff.
• Assists project leads with workload planning and technical reviews.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for LiDAR processing workflows.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Collaborates with project managers, survey teams, and engineering groups.
• Assists with production planning, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Supports development of standards, procedures, and training materials.
• Identifies opportunities for automation and workflow improvements.

Do the Work

• Process complex LiDAR datasets and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Perform advanced classification, feature extraction, and surface modeling.
• Conduct comprehensive QA/QC reviews and ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Utilize MicroStation, TerraScan, TerraModeler, Global Mapper, and related software at an advanced level.
• Support PLS-CADD and engineering-ready deliverable development.
• Manage coordinate systems, transformations, and geospatial data integrity.
• Develop technical documentation and best practices.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality LiDAR datasets meeting client specifications and timelines.
• Effective team leadership demonstrated through productivity, engagement, and skill development.
• Strong technical proficiency in LiDAR processing, QA/QC, and geospatial data management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced production environment.
• Clear and effective communication with internal teams and external clients.
• Continuous improvement through adoption of new tools, technologies, and automation strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and workflow management

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or technical coursework preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of LiDAR processing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MicroStation CONNECT, TerraScan, and TerraModeler and intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial standards.
• Experience mentoring staff and reviewing technical work.
• Experience with scripting, automation, Python, or VBA preferred.
• Utility, transmission, or large-scale infrastructure project experience preferred.

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.

• 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.
• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree or technical coursework preferred.
• Five or more (5+) years of LiDAR processing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MicroStation CONNECT, TerraScan, and TerraModeler and intermediate proficiency in PLS-CADD.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial standards.
• Experience mentoring staff and reviewing technical work.
• Experience with scripting, automation, Python, or VBA preferred.
• Utility, transmission, or large-scale infrastructure project experience preferred.