Job Description
Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Career Advancement Opportunities Paid-Time Off Job Summary We are seeking a Reality Capture Technician in Richmond, VA or the State of Virginia to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for on-site LiDAR scanning (terrestrial, mobile, aerial), establishing control by tying scans into state plane coordinate systems, uploading and aligning multi-data sets for high-quality point clouds, and creating 2D models off of point cloud data. It is vital to ensure that every scan is complete, accurate, and well-documented. The role also includes maintaining equipment, ensuring safe transport of gear to and from job sites, and coordination with project managers and clients. This role includes a 90-day onboarding program, after which the technician is expected to conduct site visits independently. Applicants must have 2 years of experience of LiDAR scanning in settings such as heavy industrial, construction, and retail. The ideal candidate has general knowledge of surveying practices, CAD/BIM workflows, along with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn advanced scanning methods. This position requires regional and national travel up to 50-75% of the time. Reality Capture & Field Operations (Training Provided): Operate and maintain terrestrial, mobile, and aerial reality capture equipment (laser scanners, drones, total stations, etc.) to collect accurate field data. Conduct site visits to perform 3D scanning and data collection, ensuring efficient and precise data acquisition Support point cloud processing and registration using software such as, but not limited to Autodesk Recap, Riegl RiScan, and Leica Cyclone. Work with experienced team members to integrate field data into CAD and Revit models accurately Follow industry best practices for field documentation, safety procedures, and data security P