Senior Geospatial Technician

Overview

Are you a passionate geospatial professional driven to solve real-world challenges? Join NV5, a nationally recognized leader in geospatial technology, and become a key player in revolutionizing utility vegetation management. We're seeking a talented Senior Geospatial Technician to join our dynamic team and contribute to the safety and reliability of critical infrastructure. 

Our team is looking to fill the role of Senior Geospatial Technician. This position is responsible for generating data in vector-based software platforms and assisting senior staff in developing LiDAR-driven deliverables tailored to client requirements. You will work on completing processing tasks with moderate oversight within a team-based environment, ensuring high attention to detail and efficiency in manual processing tasks. This role requires expertise in Utility Vegetation and Asset Management for Transmission and Distribution (T&D), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices for vegetation monitoring and risk mitigation. We will offer a fast-paced, production-oriented work environment, which encourages innovation, leadership, and growth.  

This position offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with a passion for geospatial technology and Utility Vegetation and Asset Management to contribute to the reliability and safety of power infrastructure. If you have experience in LiDAR analysis, GIS, and vegetation management for Transmission & Distribution, we encourage you to apply. 

Work Environment:

• Location:  NV5 Portland, OR office
• Hybrid Schedule
• Tavel < 10%

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

 

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as leaders in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of LiDAR technology and its applications in Utility Vegetation and Asset Management for Transmission and Distribution (T&D). 
• Utilizes GIS tools to analyze and track utility assets, ensuring accurate data representation and integration with asset management systems. 

• Performs quality control checks on asset data to maintain accuracy and consistency across databases. 

• Identifies potential vegetation encroachments near powerlines using LiDAR and GIS tools. 

• Understands data interactions within a project workflow to support seamless operations.  

• Communicates effectively, maintains professionalism, and collaborates within a hybrid workforce. 

• Maintains efficiency and quality while performing repetitive tasks. 

• Upholds a professional and positive demeanor in high-pressure situations. 

• Works independently with minimal oversight while also contributing effectively to a team. 

• Independently executes multiple production tasks while consistently meeting acceptance criteria and velocity standards. 

• Takes accountability for task outputs and ensures clear communication on data flow with task leads and the production team. 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 1+ years of technical experience working with spatial data. 

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, environmental science, planning, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Experience in a professional work environment. 

• Proficiency in ESRI or vector-based software and TerraSolid products. 

• Experience with or knowledge of:  

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 

• LiDAR mapping and analysis 

• Experience or familiarity with Utility Vegetation and Asset Management for Transmission and Distribution (T&D) and vegetation clearance regulations.

 

Experience/Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements):