LiDAR - Quicklook Data Verification Technician

Overview

The Quicklook Data Verification Technician is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of raw data received from acquisition teams before downstream processing. This role focuses on verifying data quality, identifying errors, and maintaining excellent data management practices. The specialist works both independently and collaboratively to support a seamless workflow from acquisition to processing.

This position is onsite at the NV5 office in Portland, OR.

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 , 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

• Receive raw data from acquisition teams and ensure proper logging and file organization
• Perform prompt verification of airborne and mobile LiDAR, orthoimagery, and other geospatial datasets
• Conduct quality checks on data post-acquisition to identify errors, inconsistencies, or gaps
• Extract LiDAR and orthoimagery data from raw formats using sensor-specific processing suites (., RiProcess)
• Document and report data anomalies, collaborating with acquisition and production teams to resolve issues
• Maintain rigorous data management and file organization practices
• Recognize and understand sources of error in airborne and mobile datasets
• Apply technical skills using ESRI, CADD, and vector-based software
• Support team training and mentoring on data verification procedures as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience / Skills Preferred (in addition to requirements) :

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development / advancement opportunities.