Reality Capture 3D Laser Scanning Specialist

DLR Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Collaborative culture

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a Reality Capture 3D Laser Scanning Specialist to document buildings and environments using laser scanning, drone capture, and reality capture tools. You will transform field data into accurate digital models and collaborate with integrated design teams to inform decisions.

This role blends fieldwork with office rendering and BIM integration, with opportunities to advance reality capture across the built environment.

Qualifications

• College or trade school education in architecture, surveying, construction, or related AEC field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience with 3D laser scanning, field capture, registration, and processing of laser scan data.
• Hands-on experience with laser scanning equipment and data delivery.
• Experience with BIM/CAD tools such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and ReCap.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel, and work in US.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform field 3D laser scanning, registration, processing, and delivery of point cloud data.
• Operate a variety of 3D scanning and reality capture equipment on projects.
• Integrate point clouds with BIM/Revit models and perform QA/QC checks.
• Support drone capture, photogrammetry processing, and delivery of imagery and models.
• Evaluate site conditions to determine capture methods and workflows.
• Coordinate with BIM/Revit modeling and project teams for deliverables.
• Apply LOA and LOD standards to reality capture and BIM outputs.
• Establish survey control when required and integrate into workflows.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to define capture requirements and schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and grow reality capture services.

Skills

3D laser scanning

Field capture

BIM/Revit workflow

QA/QC

Project management

Travel readiness

US work eligibility

Education

AEC education

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

ReCap

Reality capture platforms

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.

Role

Our Reality Capture team has an opening for a Reality Capture 3D Laser Scanning Specialist. This role could be based in the following studios:

• Dallas
• Fort Worth
• Houston
• Omaha

About Reality Capture At DLR Group

The Reality Capture team utilizes a combination of lidar 3D scans, photogrammetry, photographs, and construction documents to create 3D models that elevate accuracy and safety throughout the lifecycle of our projects. Reality capture delivers ultra-precise documentation that captures details invisible to traditional methods. From historic preservation to commercial development, reality capture accelerates design phases and reduces costs.

Position Summary

As a Reality Capture 3D Laser Scanning Specialist, you will use advanced 3D laser scanning, drone capture, and reality capture technologies to document existing buildings and environments and transform field data into accurate digital models. Working closely with integrated design teams, you will combine technical expertise, an understanding of building documentation, and attention to detail to deliver reliable data that informs design decisions. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about emerging technology, enjoys working in both field and office environments, and is motivated to advance the use of reality capture across the built environment.

DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What You Will Do

• Perform field 3D laser scanning, registration, processing, and delivery of point cloud data for use by internal project teams and external clients
• Operate a variety of 3D laser scanning and reality capture equipment to accurately and efficiently document existing buildings, sites, and spaces
• Process, align, and integrate point cloud data with BIM/Revit models, performing QA/QC to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Participate in drone capture, photogrammetry processing, and delivery of video, still imagery, and digital models based on project requirements
• Evaluate existing building conditions, construction documents, and project requirements to determine appropriate capture methods and workflows
• Support BIM/Revit modeling and coordinate reality capture deliverables in accordance with project, company, and client standards
• Apply Level of Accuracy (LOA) and Level of Detail (LOD) requirements to reality capture and BIM deliverables
• Establish and integrate survey control into reality capture workflows when required
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and other project teams to define capture requirements, schedules, deliverables, and technical solutions
• Champion reality capture technologies across the firm by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, expand capabilities, and grow reality capture services

Required Qualifications

• College or trade school education in architecture, surveying, construction, or a related AEC field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of professional experience with 3D laser scanning, field capture, registration, and processing of laser scan survey data survey
• Hands-on experience with laser scanning equipment, including field capture, registration, processing, and delivery of point cloud data
• Professional experience with Autodesk Revit and working knowledge of Navisworks, AutoCAD, ReCap, and other industry-standard BIM/CAD tools
• Experience with point cloud registration and processing software and integrating 3D scan data into BIM/Revit workflows
• Strong understanding of building components, existing conditions documentation, and construction drawings
• Understanding of Level of Accuracy (LOA) and Level of Detail (LOD) standards and their application to reality capture and BIM deliverables
• Ability to perform QA/QC of scan data, point clouds, and BIM/scan alignment
• Ability to manage multiple projects, project teams, and deadlines concurrently
• Ability to travel frequently, both locally and nationally, including overnight and short-term travel
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional Autodesk Revit experience
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and experience with drone capture and photogrammetry
• USIBD Building Documentation Certification, CSI, Autodesk, or other relevant industry certification, or actively working toward certification
• Advanced experience with reality capture and registration technologies such as NavVis, Leica Cyclone/Register 360, Field 360, CloudWorx, Cintoo, FARO, or similar platforms
• Experience establishing and integrating survey control for reality capture projects
• Experience aligning photogrammetry and point cloud data with BIM models
• Familiarity with Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Autodesk Forma, Dynamo, Esri, or similar technologies
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in advancing technology, improving workflows, and growing reality capture services

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position, including temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including OPT and CPT), TN, J, H-1B, or those who need employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.

DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.