Reality Capture Technician

VECTORNET; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Yearly stipend for safety shoes

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Reality Capture Technician. The ideal candidate has 2 years of LiDAR scanning experience, is proficient in AutoCAD, and possesses strong problem-solving and organizational skills. This role involves maintaining equipment, conducting site visits, and collaborating with project teams. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of LiDAR scanning experience in industrial, construction, and retail settings.
• Understanding of CAD/BIM workflows.
• Ability to work independently after training.
• Willingness to travel up to 50-75% of the time (required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits for 3D scanning and data collection.
• Support point cloud processing and registration.
• Create and manage 2D AutoCAD models.
• 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.

Skills

LiDAR scanning

AutoCAD

Surveying fundamentals

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Tools

Terrestrial LiDAR

Mobile LiDAR

Aerial LiDAR

Autodesk Recap

Riegl RiScan

Leica Cyclone

Job description

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.

Responsibilities include 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.

Reality Capture & Field Operations:

• Operate and maintain terrestrial, mobile, and aerial reality capture equipment 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 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.

Design:

• Create, modify, and manage 2D AutoCAD models for architectural, structural, and MEP systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
• Convert point cloud data into precise 2D AutoCAD models while maintaining As-Built accuracy.
• Develop and maintain CAD standards and efficient workflows to ensure consistency and productivity across projects.

Project Coordination & Communication:

• Support project teams by ensuring CAD deliverables align with project schedules and scopes.
• Maintain clear and organized documentation of project workflows, scan data, and model updates.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external clients regarding project progress and design updates.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of LiDAR scanning experience (required).
• 2 years of experience with AutoCAD (preferred).
• Understanding of fundamentals of surveying (preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 50-75% of the time (required).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Training & development.
• Yearly stipend toward the purchase of safety shoes.