Geospatial Technician sUAS - LiDAR
The Foth Companies
Geospatial Technician operating sUAS LiDAR and surveying tasks.
16 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Milwaukee, WI
Field
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental engineering
Infrastructure solutions
Production solutions
Water supply management
Wastewater treatment
Environmental compliance
Health and safety
Process systems
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Coastal and Waterfront Engineering and Dredging
Construction Services
Design-Build / Alternative Project Delivery
Distribution and Logistics Systems
Engineering for Product Manufacturing
Environmental and Regulatory Services
Geospatial and Geophysical
Role
What you would be doing
faa compliance
surveying
suas operations
lidar mapping
data processing
team training
- Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and company safety protocols
- Support traditional surveying tasks including boundary, topographic, and construction surveys
- Operate and maintain sUAS platforms for LiDAR and photogrammetric data collection
- Travel up to 70% to project sites and office locations across the US
- Train and mentor local teams in sUAS operations and best practices
- Process and analyze geospatial data using industry-standard software
- Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality mapping and modeling products
What you bring
part 107
gis
riegl
lidar
degree
training
- Ability to lead training sessions and develop SOPs for sUAS operations
- Experienceusing traditional surveying equipment and techniques
- 2 years of experience with sUAS operations, LiDAR systems, and photogrammetry workflows
- Willingness to travel extensively and work in field conditions (70% approximately)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geography, Surveying, or related field
- Primary equipment includes a RIEGL VUX-120 LiDAR sensor mounted on a Harris Aerial H6 sUAS
- Experience with mobile LiDAR or bathymetric surveying
- Knowledge of GIS platforms
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Interview process
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Security clearance- drug testing required within two business days of offer acceptance.
- foth will pay for the drug testing conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1968
Years in Business
The company has over five decades of experience in delivering engineering and construction services.
- With a focus on client satisfaction, it offers tailored solutions across multiple sectors including industrial, energy, and infrastructure.
- Its projects range from large-scale infrastructure improvements to cutting-edge energy solutions, demonstrating the versatility of its expertise.
- The company is known for its deep understanding of complex systems, which allows it to tackle both small and large projects with precision.
- With a long history of innovation, the company integrates advanced technology to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
- Recognized for its collaborative approach, the company consistently partners with clients to achieve successful project outcomes.
- The firm’s work spans nationwide, serving a variety of industries, with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact.
4.5/5
Work-life balance rating
The company has a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a high employee satisfaction score.
4.3/5
Management rating
The management team receives consistently high ratings from employees, reflecting effective leadership and support.
4.3/5
Culture rating
Employees rate the company culture highly, indicating a positive and engaging work environment.
Great flexibility
Member retention
The company is known for its flexibility and ability to retain members, fostering long-term relationships and commitment.
- Entrepreneurial culture that supports new and innovative ideas, independent thinking as well as leadership opportunities.
- Family‑like environment with clients and employees focused on relationship building.
- Advanced in their practices and systems with strong emphasis on innovation and technology.
- Employee‑owned structure fostering client‑focused, employee support and advancement.
- Freedom to seek solutions to the clients’ challenges with expectation of self‑leadership and independence.
15 vs 20
Carbon Action Score
The company's carbon action score is below the industry average of 20, ranking it in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services.
100 million
Grants Secured
Through active project work, the company helped clients secure approximately $100 million in grants since 2024 for zero-emission port equipment.
Bottom 9%
Industry Ranking
The company ranks in the bottom 9% of competitors in business services based on carbon action scores.
2024
Recent Project Work
Active project work for zero-emission port equipment has been ongoing since 2024, helping clients secure grants.
- Primary operations considered low intensity; US grid medium intensity
- No public commitment yet to Science Based Targets Initiative, CDP, Climate Pledge or UN Global Compact
- Experience helping clients deploy zero‑emission technology in infrastructure and planning
- No stated net‑zero target date publicly available
- No official DEI strategy or data published on website or LinkedIn
- No gender-related statistics (e.g., % women employees or leadership) publicly available
- No evidence of specific diversity targets, initiatives or outcomes disclosed
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