Geospatial Solutions Supervisor

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Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple:
Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility, we craft power delivery solutions – built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand – fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer‑centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.

The Geospatial Solutions Supervisor is responsible for leading geospatial data processing, quality control, and solutions engineering for the survey department. This role designs, implements, and optimizes geospatial workflows, data pipelines, and platforms that support LiDAR, GPR, RGB/thermal imagery, and GIS deliverables. The Geospatial Solutions Supervisor plays a key role in research and development of new service offerings, manages day‑to‑day data operations, and collaborates closely with field teams to ensure accurate, high‑value deliverables.

The position also maintains a working understanding of field operations so that basic operational support can be provided when the Field Operations Supervisor is unavailable.

• Identify opportunities to improve survey data processing pipelines, geospatial data integration, and reporting workflows.
• Design and implement custom tools, scripts, and processes (e.g., automation, batch processing, API integrations) to enhance data throughput and consistency.
• Pilot new technologies and platforms such as AI‑assisted classification, advanced analytics, and real‑time data delivery to clients.
• Lead or actively contribute to research and development initiatives for new geospatial service offerings and products.
• Stay current with emerging geospatial, UAS, and data analytics technologies, and integrate relevant advancements into operational practices.

• Oversee the ingestion, organization, and processing of LiDAR, GPR, thermal imagery, and other field data collected by internal teams and partners.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards and checklists to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across projects.
• Manage GIS datasets, including schema design, attribution standards, and integration into internal and client‑facing platforms.
• Coordinate with field teams to resolve data quality issues, identify root causes, and update procedures to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure data security, integrity, and appropriate backup/archiving practices for all geospatial datasets.

• Configure and manage geospatial platforms and tools (e.g., LiDAR processing software, GIS systems, cloud‑hosted data portals) used by the department.
• Work with internal IT, software vendors, and cloud providers to optimize system performance and storage strategies.
• Develop and maintain documented workflows for data processing, asset extraction, classification, and delivery.
• Implement and manage API‑based integrations and data exchanges between internal systems and client systems where required.
• Support user training and troubleshooting for internal staff working within geospatial platforms.

• Provide technical leadership to Field Survey Data Processing Analysts and other staff involved in geospatial work.
• Develop training materials and conduct sessions to upskill team members on LiDAR processing, GIS tools, and data QA processes.
• Serve as a technical point of escalation for complex data or workflow issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the geospatial team.

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