Spatial Data Specialist

PTS Advance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stability

Growth potential

Exposure to large-scale data initiatives

Job summary

A leading data management firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Spatial Data Specialist to manage large-scale 3D datasets for a Digital Twin initiative. In this role, you will validate and organize 3D scan data while ensuring integration across CAD and GIS platforms. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with point cloud data, familiar with formats such as E57 and LAS, and possesses working knowledge of tools like AutoCAD and Navisworks. This is a long-term position with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with large 3D datasets such as point clouds, CAD, and UAV data.
• Experience with point cloud formats like E57 and LAS.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D design tools.
• Understanding of laser scanning QA concepts.
• Experience managing large datasets in structured storage environments.
• Comfortable working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Exposure to basic scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, FME).

Responsibilities

• Support development of an enterprise 3D scan storage hierarchy in Azure.
• Manage as-built 3D scan datasets including vendor validation and archival.
• Perform quality control on point cloud datasets, cleanup, and optimization.
• Perform quality control (QC) on point cloud datasets, including cleanup and optimization.
• Coordinate data transfers between scan vendors, EPCs, and internal teams.
• Integrate external 3D CAD models and support automation of ingestion workflows.
• Support conversion of scan data for engineering and operational use.
• Support integration across CAD, point cloud, and GIS platforms.
• Improve data accessibility and usability for engineering and operations users.
• Assist with managing very large datasets exceeding 100+ terabytes.

Skills

3D datasets management

Point cloud data

Data validation

Azure

AutoCAD

QA concepts

Tools

Navisworks

Plant 3D

Revit

Plant 3D

Leica TruView

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Spatial Sata Specialist with a strong background in 3D laser scanning, point cloud data, and large-scale data management to support an enterprise-wide Digital Twin and Reality Capture initiative. This role supports 15 industrial refinery sites and focuses on managing, validating, organizing, and integrating massive volumes of 3D scan and CAD data into a centralized enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• 3D Reality Capture & Data Management: Support development and implementation of an enterprise 3D scan storage hierarchy and metadata schema in Azure
• Apply and normalize metadata across existing and incoming datasets
• Manage as-built 3D scan datasets including vendor validation, publishing, versioning, and archival
• Perform quality control (QC) on point cloud datasets, including cleanup and optimization
• Coordinate data transfers between scan vendors, EPCs, and internal teams
• Integrate external 3D CAD models and support automation of ingestion workflows
• Support conversion of scan data for engineering and operational use
• Support integration across CAD, point cloud, and GIS platforms
• Improve data accessibility and usability for engineering and operations users
• Assist with managing very large datasets exceeding 100+ terabytes

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years working with large 3D datasets (point clouds, CAD, UAV data)
• Experience with point cloud formats such as E57 and LAS
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D tools (Navisworks, Plant 3D, Revit, or similar)
• Understanding of laser scanning QA concepts
• Experience managing large datasets in structured storage environments
• Comfortable working with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Exposure to basic scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, FME)

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial or infrastructure experience (oil & gas, refining, utilities, manufacturing)
• Familiarity with 3D viewers (Cintoo, NavVis IVION, Leica TruView, Bentley, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
• Exposure to Cognite Data Fusion or similar platforms

Why Join

• Long-term, stable role with growth potential
• Exposure to large-scale, enterprise data initiatives