Summer Intern: Scan Engineer/Technician 1

Ikerd; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Summer Intern: Scan Engineer/Technician 1 to join our Decatur projects with remote options. The role blends field data collection with BIM data processing using laser scanning and Autodesk software.

You will work both independently and with a team to deliver high-quality point clouds and coordinate data for BIM applications. The ideal candidate has at least one year of field experience or BIM exposure, a passion for learning, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing

Qualifications

• One year of field work with total station or laser scanning equipment.
• Experience or education in BIM software for modeling or point clouds.
• Comfort with reading plans and data collection procedures.
• Familiarity with TRIMBLE equipment and Autodesk BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection with laser scanning or total station equipment in field.
• Process and register data to produce accurate point clouds for BIM.
• Prepare data for mobilization and demobilization to sites.
• Read project plans and communicate field conditions to team.
• Maintain equipment and troubleshoot field issues.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and ensure data quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Spatial awareness

Desire to learn

Tools

TRIMBLE scanners

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

Autodesk Recap

Job description

Summer Intern: Scan Engineer/Technician 1

Decatur-Remote Options | Posted on 04/09/2026

This is a summer position for those enrolled in an ABET accredited post-secondary education program in engineering, engineering technology or related program. A candidate may have the opportunity for consideration to extend the internship (part-time) into the Semester school year.

This Laser Scan Engineer/Technician 1(LS-1) position will work both independently and in a teamwith other technicians with a focus on using appropriate measurement instrumentsto gather as-built data and preparing the data for BIM applications byutilizing multiple tools, processes, and technologies. Technician will ensurethat the tools and solutions utilized meet the needs of the project, the datacollected is of a high quality, and implemented processed are followedaccording to agreed upon standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion forlearning and be able to adapt to changing tasks quickly.

Laser Scan Engineer/Technician 1 (LS-1)Position Description

An LS-1 performs entry-levelfield and data processing work. An LS-1 is responsible for maintenance and operationof measurement data collection equipment, collection of an appropriate amountof as-built data as prescribed by the project’s scope, and efficient mobilizationand de-mobilization to and from temporary field offices and project sites, aswell as troubleshooting technical issues and adapting to unexpected conditions encounteredduring field work. An LS-1 is also responsible for securely handling data betweenfield and office operations, appropriately storing and backing up data, and utilizingdata processing and registration software, as well as other BIM software, toproduce high quality and accurate point clouds which align to equipment, buildings,campus, and/or state plane coordinates as prescribed by the project’s scope. Additional work may include assisting with building facilities and shop work tasks, including assistance with maintenance and upkeep.

Responsibilities of the positioninclude, but are not limited to:

• Performequipment maintenance as directed by Project Managers, Project Coordinators,and Field Team Leads.
• Prepareequipment for mobilization and demobilization to job site.
• Understandproject scope and plans for data collection as communicated by ProjectManagers, Project Coordinators, and Field Team Leads.
• Read andunderstand site and building plans
• Recordneat and accurate field notes to communicate field operations and conditions toother team members.
• Operateequipment for gathering measurement data in field.
• Adaptquickly to changing field conditions and project requirements.
• Utilizesoftware to process and accurately register data collected in field.
• Understandproject origins and accurately transform point cloud to match project origins.
• Communicateproblems encountered in both field and office with the appropriate Manager or TeamLeader in a timely manner and suggest potential solutions.
• Followprocedures for self-check QA/QC during field and office operations at a reasonablefrequency.
• Maintainthe motivation to take ownership of tasks and the determination to drive themto completion.

LST-1 will have a functionalknowledge of laser scanning technology and BIM software. Applications fromcandidates with no experience using laser scanning technology and/or BIMsoftware will be accepted. If the successful candidate does not possess therequired knowledge or experience, the LST-1 will begin with training in usageof Laser Scanning Technology and BIM products to provide an understanding ofthe equipment and software before beginning related laser scanning and dataprocessing tasks.

JobTypes: Full-Time, Part-Time

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

The successfulcandidate will have completed one year of experience in field work utilizingeither total station or laser scanning equipment, and/or one year of experiencein utilizing BIM software for modeling and/or working with point clouds, or anyequivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides theneeded knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additionally,candidate should possess the following skills.

• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent oraland written communication skills with the ability to understand others andclearly express thoughts.
  
• Ability toproduce high quality work deliverables with high attention to detail.
  
• Ability toeffectively work in a team environment.
  
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.
  
• Excellentspatial awareness and a firm understanding of basic geometric principles.
  
• Desire to learnabout laser scanning technology and related BIM technologies.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The preferredcandidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• 1-3 years ofexperience operating laser scanners, preferably TRIMBLE scanners.
  
• 1-3 years ofexperience in Autodesk Revit.
  
• 1-3 years ofexperience in Autodesk Navisworks.
  
• Basic letteringand drafting skills.
  
• Basic knowledgeof laser scan data processing and registration techniques, preferably in TRIMBLE and Autodesk ReCap.
  
• Understandingof the BIMForum’s Reality Capture Level of Acceptance (LOA) Specification
  
• Understandingof the BIMForum’s Level of Development (LOD) Specification
  
• ReceivedCertificate of Development in BIM (CD-BIM) Part 1.
  

Travel

The LS-1 will berequired to travel as needed based on the location of projects and projectrequirements. Based on team makeup and availability, the role of LS-1 willrequire 0-95% travel.

Compensation

Compensation iscompetitive and commensurate with experience, knowledge, talent, work ethic,attitude and skill.