Civil Digital Engineer: BIM, GIS & 3D Reality Capture

Auckland Airport; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Airport is seeking a Digital Engineer to manage reality capture programs for civil assets and ensure BIM, GIS, and asset information are accurate and up-to-date across the project lifecycle.

You will lead data processing, model maintenance, and collaboration with the GIS team to ensure data consistency between BIM and GIS systems, reporting to the Spatial Information Manager and enabling smooth handover to operational systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years working experience within large scale and complex infrastructure projects.
• Deep understanding of model production using BIM tools and BIM management.
• Experience working with laser scan data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in an open BIM environment.
• Understanding of IFC data structure and exchange processes.

Responsibilities

• Be a primary point of contact for civil infrastructure information requests from internal spatial requests and external consultants/contractors.
• Maintain and update Building Information Models and databases for airport assets (Airfield, Underground Utilities, Roads).
• Align civil infrastructure data with Auckland Airport's digital delivery requirements for operational handover.
• Perform field data collection with 3D laser scanners across project types.
• Create detailed 3D models to support planning, design, and construction phases for stakeholders.
• Process point cloud and imagery data including registration, cleaning, feature extraction, and file management.
• Manage scanning hardware/software to keep them in good condition and updated.
• Provide guidance and training to contractors/consultants on digital delivery processes and tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Open BIM experience

IFC data exchange knowledge

Tools

Civil 3D

InfraWorks

Revit

OpenRoads

Archicad

3D laser scanners

Job description

Auckland Airport is seeking a Digital Engineer to manage reality capture programs for civil assets and ensure BIM, GIS, and asset information are accurate and up-to-date across the project lifecycle.

You will lead data processing, model maintenance, and collaboration with the GIS team to ensure data consistency between BIM and GIS systems, reporting to the Spatial Information Manager and enabling smooth handover to operational systems.