REALITY CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIST

Contoured, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Project Travel

Job summary

Contoured, Inc. in Orange County, CA is hiring 2–3 full-time Reality Capture Technologists to join our Indoor Mapping team. Travel nationwide/local; work with LiDAR scanners, 3D imaging, survey tools, and building documentation.

You’ll capture accurate existing-condition data for as-built drawings, BIM/Revit models, digital twins, and more at client sites across California and the U.S. Prior LiDAR experience is a plus, but we train the right candidate; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving history.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally and nationwide.
• Comfortable working in field environments and on-site workflows.

Responsibilities

• Operate LiDAR scanners and reality capture equipment at client sites.
• Capture accurate 3D scan data and spherical imagery.
• Prepare and maintain scanners and survey tools and accessories.
• Coordinate with team leads, project managers, clients, and building personnel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Technical aptitude

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

Reality Capture Technologist – LiDAR / 3D Scanning

Contoured, Inc. | Orange County, CA

Full-Time | Local & Nationwide Travel

Salary Range: $48,000–$62,000

Build a Career in Reality Capture

Contoured, Inc. is hiring 2–3 full-time Reality Capture Technologists to join our Indoor Mapping team.

This is a hands‑on field technology role for someone who wants to work with advanced LiDAR scanners, 3D imaging systems, survey tools, point clouds, and digital building documentation while traveling to commercial and civic projects throughout California and across the United States.

Previous LiDAR or 3D scanning experience is a plus, but not required. We are willing to train the right person.

Technical skills can be taught. Strong communication, professionalism, accountability, and judgment are essential.

What You’ll Do

As a Reality Capture Technologist, you will travel to client locations and capture highly accurate existing-condition data used to create as-built drawings, BIM/Revit models, digital twins, building measurements, and other project documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating mobile and stationary LiDAR scanners and reality capture equipment
• Capturing accurate 3D scan data and spherical imagery
• Preparing, transporting, and maintaining scanners, survey tools, and accessories
• Reviewing field conditions and confirming complete data capture before leaving a site
• Maintaining accurate field notes and project documentation
• Coordinating with team leads, project managers, clients, and building personnel
• Communicating project progress, access issues, field conditions, and problems promptly
• Following company procedures, client requirements, and jobsite safety standardsTraveling locally and nationwide for project assignments
• Get FAA Licensed Part 107 Drone Pilot

Communication Is Paramount

Our field teams frequently represent Contoured directly in front of clients.

Successful candidates must communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with clients and coworkers. This includes asking questions when instructions are unclear, reporting issues before they become problems, providing accurate project updates, and working effectively as part of a team.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• An excellent verbal and written communicator
• Professional and comfortable interacting with clients
• Dependable, accountable, and punctual
• Technically capable and eager to learn
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Proactive when unexpected conditions arise
• Able to follow detailed procedures and instructions
• Comfortable traveling regularly
• Responsible with sophisticated and valuable company equipment

QualificationsRequired

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving history
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel locally and nationwide
• Ability to work flexible schedules based on project requirements
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of field work

Experience That’s a Plus

Experience or education in any of the following is beneficial, but not required:

• LiDAR or 3D laser scanning
• Reality capture
• Land surveying
• Architecture, engineering, or construction
• Commercial real estate
• Building documentation
• AutoCAD
• Revit / BIM
• Drafting
• Point cloud processing
• BOMA building measurement standards
• Photography or spherical imaging
• Drone Pilot

Travel & Physical Requirements

Travel is a significant part of this position and may include overnight and multi-day assignments throughout the United States.

This is an active field role that may require extended walking and standing, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, reaching, working indoors and outdoors, and lifting or transporting equipment weighing approximately 50–75 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $48,000–$62,000 per year
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company-Paid Project Travel
• Hands-On Training with Advanced Reality Capture Technology
• Opportunity to Develop Specialized LiDAR, BIM, Digital Twin, and Spatial Technology Skills

About Contoured

Contoured, Inc. provides advanced reality capture, building measurement, and existing-condition documentation services to the commercial real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

Using mobile and stationary LiDAR scanners and spherical imaging technology, we transform physical buildings into precise digital information used for as-built floor plans, CAD documentation, BIM/Revit models, digital twins, point clouds, and building area calculations.

Our Mission:

To build and facilitate trust and confidence within the commercial real estate, architecture, engineering, and construction communities.

If you are a strong communicator who is dependable, technically inclined, detail-oriented, comfortable traveling, and interested in building a career in reality capture technology, we want to hear from you.

Contoured, Inc.

Orange County, California

www.contoured.com