3D Laser Scanning Technician

RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY • San Diego, CA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

RICK is seeking a 3D Laser Scanning Technician for its Reality Capture Department in San Diego, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team on significant projects in the San Diego region. The company is looking for someone passionate and skilled in modeling with Revit, who will help clients and communities realize their visions. Team members will learn from industry-leading experts and contribute to shaping the future. RICK provides opportunities for mentorship, growth, and a fun work environment. The Reality Capture Department specializes in creating highly accurate 3D as-built models to digitally visualize existing facilities for rehabilitation and modernization projects, including Augmented and Virtual Reality experiences. Projects are diverse, spanning medical centers, retail spaces, underground tunnels, universities, zoos, stadiums, arenas, and public wellbeing facilities like sewer and wastewater treatment plants, power generation stations, storm drainage structures, and culturally significant sites. The position involves supporting a wide range of 3D laser scanning and Reality Capture service tasks, such as post-processing 3D scans, photography, web application support, and providing modeling, VR/AR services for both buildings and horizontal site conditions. Tasks will primarily be performed in the office on a modeling workstation, with occasional field work.

Requirements

• Candidate may have a BS in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Structural), Land Surveying, Construction, Architecture, or Associate Degree in Drafting, Design & 3D Modeling Technology or will have a minimum equivalent and related work experience of 4 years
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production processing of terrestrial 3D laser scanning / reality capture and 3D modeling
• Experience may include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fire protection
• 3D awareness, ability to visually space in all dimensions, work within a model
• Good driving record
• Ability to carry 40 lbs of equipment to the jobsite
• Infrequent travel out of town and overnight is a requirement of this position

Nice To Haves

• Experience using the Autodesk Revit platform a plus
• Experience with 3D Laser Scanning or terrestrial lidar is a plus and may include: field procedures, registration and modeling/compiling emphasis using the Leica Cyclone or similar suite of products

Responsibilities

• Support a wide range of 3D laser scanning and Reality Capture service tasks
• Post processing of 3D scanning
• Photography
• Web application support
• Providing modeling, VR/AR services for both buildings and horizontal site conditions

Benefits

• Generous Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, 401K, and Life and Disability Insurance, and Personal Leave
• Company Events: Holiday Parties, Team Building Activities, and Events
• Mentoring and Training
• Participation in Professional Organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees