Reality Capture & Geospatial Production Technician

Olsson • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

Olsson is seeking a Reality Capture & Geospatial Production Technician to support our growing reality capture practice. This position integrates point cloud processing, and CAD-based feature extraction, transforming high-resolution reality capture data into accurate, standards-compliant deliverables for transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects. Creating usable deliverable from UAV LiDAR / photogrammetry systems, terrestrial scanners, and mobile mapping systems.
This role involves working both in office and field environments; including all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate’s degree (or coursework) in surveying, civil engineering, GIS, geomatics, geospatial technology, or a related field OR equivalent technical experience preferred
• Minimum 4 years experience with reality capture, LiDAR, photogrammetry or survey data processing
• Working knowledge of CAD drafting and survey data processing, in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation
• Understanding of coordinate systems, control networks, and survey fundamentals
• Ability to support mentoring and training of less experienced technicians

Responsibilities

• Organize, ingest, and validate raw point cloud and imagery datasets
• Verify coordinate systems, metadata, and alignment to survey control
• Perform registration and alignment using tools such as Leica Cyclone Register 360, Leica Cyclone Pegius Office, DJI Terra, LP360, Pix4D, and Trimble Business Center.
• Maintain clean, traceable file structures and documentation to support QA/QC and audits
• Configure and execute point cloud feature extraction workflows using TopoDOT, Leica Cyclone 3DR
• Convert extracted features into client-ready CAD and design deliverables
• Produce and update drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Perform checks and calculations to ensure positional accuracy and standards compliance
• Support production of survey plans, design support files, and construction documents
• Perform QA/QC checks on reality capture deliverables against internal standards, DOT, and ASPRS requirements
• Identify extraction errors, data gaps, and rework risks early in the production process
• Collaborate with survey crews, designers, engineers, and project managers

Benefits

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree