Traveling 3D Scanning Technician

Viatechnik; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Home office setup

Paid holidays

Job summary

VIATechnik seeks a traveling 3D scan technician to support our Reality Capture team nationwide. On-site work includes 360° photography, LiDAR/NavVis scanning, stills, and drone imagery to document built environments with precision.

You balance technical scanning with visual storytelling, manage travel logistics, and collaborate with designers and engineers to deliver high-quality digital assets for design, construction, and operations decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Matterport and LiDAR scanning technologies.
• Experience in still photography and drone photography.
• FAA Part 107 certification for commercial drone operation, or ability to attain it quickly.
• Exceptional proficiency with photography equipment, drones, and related software.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage travel schedules and deliverables.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively by car for multiple weeks.

Responsibilities

• Capture accurate reality data on-site across the U.S.
• Deliver high-quality visual content with consistent lighting, framing, and focus across diverse site types.
• Manage field operations, travel and logistics.
• Collaborate with internal teams across functions.

Skills

Matterport

LiDAR

Drone photography

Photography

Travel readiness

Tools

NavVis

Job description

VIATechnik is looking for a professional traveling 3D scan technician located in the Chicago or Mid West part of the US. US work authorization is required.

About VIATechnik:

VIATechnik is the global leader in Virtual Design and Construction. We have over 400 digital experts around the globe. The firm's services include Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual & Augmented Reality, Digital Twins, and Enterprise Software Application Development.

We work on some of the industry's largest and most interesting projects such as Apple's new headquarters, Virgin Hyperloop One, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) modernization & expansions, Denver International Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Hudson Yards, the Atlanta Falcons Stadium, Chase Arena, the Tesla Gigafactory and many more. Our team is made up of leading VDC professionals, technologists, architects, and engineers who have a passion for solving problems and a thirst for learning. We are results-driven, creative solution finders and enjoy putting ourselves in our clients' shoes.

The Role:

The Traveling Scanning Technician plays a vital role in supporting VIATechnik's Reality Capture Team by delivering high-quality, on-site visual documentation through 360° photography, Matterport and LiDAR scanning (NavVis), still photography and drone imagery. This role is both technical and creative, balancing field precision with visual storytelling to document built environments across the U.S.

What's in it for you:

• Purpose: you'll directly contribute to transforming real-world environments into digital assets that power design, construction, and operations decisions. Your photography and scanning expertise will help major clients visualize progress, plan expansions, and maintain facility portfolios with precision and clarity.
• Growth: this role provides hands-on experience at the forefront of architecture, technology, and digital transformation. You'll gain proficiency in Matterport scanning, drone operation, and photogrammetry, with opportunities to grow into advanced Reality Capture, BIM, or visualization roles within VIATechnik.
• Motivators: this is a perfect fit for an independent, curious, and tech-savvy individuals who enjoys traveling and problem-solving in the field. The work is dynamic - each project and location bring new challenges. You'll thrive here if you value autonomy, accuracy, and continuous learning, and want to help redefine how the built world is documented and digitized.

What You'll Achieve in Your First 12 Months:

• Execute accurate and efficient reality capture across the U.S.
• Deliver high-quality visual content that elevates client deliverables, ensuring consistent lighting, framing, and focus across multiple site types.
• Manage field operations, travel, and logistics smoothly.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams.
• Elevate reality capture standards through innovation and learning.

Apply if you have:

• Experience with Matterport and LiDAR (NavVis) scanning technologies.
• Experience in still photography and drone photography.
• FAA Part 107 certification for commercial drone operation, or ability to quickly attain certification.
• Exceptional technical proficiency with photography equipment, drones, and related software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage travel schedules and deliverables effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to travel extensively by car, for multiple weeks at a time.

Even better if you have:

• Experience working in the architecture, engineering, construction industry and building systems.
• Knowledge of 3D modeling and photogrammetry tools.
• Experience with client-facing or customer service roles or the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Compensation and featured benefits:

• The pay for this position is $60,000 – $70,000, and the role is eligible for bonuses. The actual salary offer may be different as we carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, location, and experience
• Health insurance with the choice of five plan options. We cover 70-95% of premiums for VIATechies and 65% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plan chosen)
• Dental and vision insurance. We cover up to 75% of the monthly insurance premiums for VIATechies and up to 50% of the premiums for dependents (depending on the plans chosen)
• Open and flexible time off
• A 401(k) plan that is fully vested immediately
• Home office setup costs
• Paid holidays

As a minority and woman owned and led company, VIATechnik seeks to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. VIATechnik is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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