Reality Capture Technician Associate

Jobtailor; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level geospatial technician in Falls Church, VA to assist with terrestrial laser scanning and BIM data workflows. You will support senior team members in setup, data capture, and preliminary processing, building familiarity with industry tools and standards.

You will learn to generate basic visuals and reports, participate in safety briefings, and collaborate across disciplines to understand project needs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in construction, surveying, or geospatial technology
• Basic understanding of laser scanning, LiDAR, and photogrammetry principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental data management practices
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in construction environments
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
• Pursuing or recently completed a technical degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Preferred: Exposure to Digital Twin concepts and workflows
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with ReCap Pro, FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, or similar tools
• Preferred: Understanding of coordinate reference systems and surveying principles
• Preferred: Familiarity with NVIDIA Omniverse or other collaborative 3D platforms
• Preferred: Experience with 3D Gaussian Splatting technology

Responsibilities

• Assist senior specialists in setting up and operating terrestrial laser scanners and SLAM systems
• Learn and follow site documentation protocols for capturing existing conditions
• Support scan planning under supervision of senior team members
• Process raw scan data into registered point clouds using ReCap Pro and Leica Cyclone under supervision
• Follow established file naming and folder conventions for data management
• Generate basic visualizations and reports for internal use
• Participate in quality control reviews of scan data
• Attend team knowledge-sharing sessions and safety briefings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand project needs
• Create floor heat maps for space planning and occupancy analysis
• Create point clouds and 3D meshes for design verification
• Support BIM workflows with accurate as-built data
• Produce progress documentation for project milestones
• Conduct existing condition surveys for renovations

Skills

Laser Scanning

LiDAR

Point Cloud Processing

Data Management

3D Mesh Creation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Pursuing or recently completed technical degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Leica Cyclone

FARO Scene

ReCap Pro

NVIDIA Omniverse

Job description

• Assist senior specialists in setting up and operating terrestrial laser scanners and SLAM systems
• Learn and follow site documentation protocols for capturing existing conditions
• Support scan planning under supervision of senior team members
• Process raw scan data into registered point clouds using ReCap Pro and Leica Cyclone under supervision
• Follow established file naming and folder conventions for data management
• Generate basic visualizations and reports for internal use
• Participate in quality control reviews of scan data
• Attend team knowledge-sharing sessions and safety briefings
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand project needs
• Create floor heat maps for space planning and occupancy analysis
• Create point clouds and 3D meshes for design verification
• Support BIM workflows with accurate as-built data
• Produce progress documentation for project milestones
• Conduct existing condition surveys for renovations

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in construction, surveying, or geospatial technology; internships considered
• Basic understanding of laser scanning, LiDAR, and photogrammetry principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental data management practices
• Demonstrated ability to work safely in construction environments
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities
• Pursuing or recently completed a technical degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Preferred: Exposure to Digital Twin concepts and workflows
• Preferred: Hands-on experience with ReCap Pro, FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, or similar point cloud processing tools
• Preferred: Understanding of coordinate reference systems and basic surveying principles
• Preferred: Familiarity with NVIDIA Omniverse or other collaborative 3D platforms
• Preferred: Experience with 3D Gaussian Splatting technology

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in laser scanning, LiDAR, and photogrammetry principles, with hands-on experience in point cloud processing tools such as ReCap Pro and Leica Cyclone. Capable of supporting BIM workflows and generating visualizations for project documentation while adhering to safety and organizational protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Laser Scanning
• LiDAR
• Point Cloud Processing
• ReCap Pro
• Construction Safety

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Management
• 3D Mesh Creation
• Scan Data Processing
• Quality Control
• Surveying Principles

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Geospatial Technology
• Digital Twin
• BIM Workflows
• Existing Condition Surveys

Tools & Technologies

• Leica Cyclone
• FARO Scene
• Microsoft Office Suite
• NVIDIA Omniverse