This Opportunity
WSP is currently searching for a Lead Geomatics Specialist to join our Midwest Geomatics Team in Minneapolis, MN, St. Louis, MO, Novi, MI, or other negotiated Midwest WSP office location . This position plays an important role in delivering surveying and geospatial solutions for a variety of projects, supporting Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy, and other sectors. The successful candidate will lead field operations, support CAD/GIS deliverables, and collaborate with project managers to ensure technical quality and client satisfaction.
Your Impact
People and Culture
Lead and mentor field crews including Party Chiefs, Jr. Party Chiefs, and Instrument Operators.
Support onboarding and training of new staff; promote a culture of collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.
Coordinate with office-based CAD/GIS staff to ensure seamless integration of field data into deliverables.
Represent WSP professionally in the field and office.
Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders during field operations.
Provide accurate and timely updates on project progress.
Perform survey field work using GNSS, total stations, and other instruments; prepare clear notes and sketches.
Download, process, and integrate field data into AutoCAD and GIS platforms.
Produce high-quality CAD drawings and GIS deliverables; assist with QA/QC reviews.
Support a variety of projects including boundary and topographic surveys, utility surveys, construction stakeout, monitoring, and 3D laser scanning.
Ensure compliance with company standards, regulations, and QA/QC procedures.
Manage survey equipment calibration and inventory; prepare supply orders.
Coordinate field and office tasks to meet project schedules and budgets.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Clients
Expertise
Operational Excellence
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED required but ideal candidates will have obtained higher education in the field of land surveying or an associated field.
11+ years of experience in the field of land surveying and geospatial services or an associated field.
Possess a complete knowledge of almost all survey equipment, practices, and procedures .
Successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle and Background screening.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills and should be detail oriented and organized
Ability to work independently, or as a leader for multiple teams to complete field tasks related to land surveying.
Possess a willingness to mentor and teach Party Chiefs, Jr Party Chiefs, and Instrument Operators.
Physical ability to perform the duties of this position which may include walking long distances and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds in weight.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and be willing to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work flexible schedules conducive to project-specific needs that may extend beyond the typical work hours or work weeks.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
Possess OSHA 40 and other types of safety training certifications
Possess PLS, LSIT, CST, or FAA Part 107 certifications
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Trimble Business Center, and Lecia Infinity or other drafting / data processing programs a plus
Experience in most types of survey work including but not limited to traditional boundary and topographic location surveys, utility surveys, right of way surveys, construction stakeout and monitoring, 3D laser scanning, and more.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $92,200 - $136,090
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
