Survey & 3D Scanning Tech (Oil & Gas,Travel Role)

Environmental Intellect • Houston Area, TX

10d • Remote

About The Position

Environmental Intellect (Ei) is seeking a Survey & 3D Scanning Technician to join their remote-first, globe-trotting crew. This role involves traveling to Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and industrial facilities to capture real-world environments using survey equipment, mobile mapping systems, and 3D laser scanners. The position requires approximately 80-90% travel, with potential for working at height and offshore. The ideal candidate is adventurous and prefers dynamic work environments over a traditional desk job.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
• Pass required background screening, physical, and drug testing.
• Meet client-specific site access and random drug/alcohol testing requirements.
• Willing and able to travel 80-90%.
• Able to safely work in active industrial environments, including walking large facilities, carrying equipment, working at height, and working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Experience with survey control and benchmarks.
• Experience with traversing and control loops.
• Experience with GPS and level loops.
• Experience with coordinate systems.
• Experience with total stations and field data collection.
• Understanding of accuracy, precision, and QA/QC.

Nice To Haves

• Drone experience.
• FAA Part 107 certification or commercial UAS operations.
• Experience with industrial, infrastructure, mapping, or inspection flights.
• Experience with photogrammetry, aerial mapping, orthomosaics, or 3D reconstruction.
• Experience using survey/ground control with drone data.
• Experience integrating aerial data with terrestrial scanning or point clouds.
• Experience planning safe missions around industrial structures, obstacles, airspace, and site restrictions.
• 3D laser scanning or reality capture experience.
• NavVis VLX or other mobile mapping/SLAM experience.
• Static laser scanning or point cloud processing.
• Survey certifications, licenses, or formal training.
• CAD, GIS, or photogrammetry experience.
• Oil & Gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial experience.
• Offshore or international field experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and work from survey control, benchmarks, traverses, control loops, and coordinate systems.
• Operate mobile 3D scanning systems, including the NavVis VLX.
• Set up and operate static terrestrial laser scanners.
• Plan scanning routes and capture strategies for complex industrial environments.
• Perform field QA/QC to identify gaps or issues before leaving the site.
• Process, register, and review reality capture and point cloud data.
• Collaborate with Ei's CAD, engineering, implementation, and software teams.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Cell Phone/Internet Stipend
• PTO and Holidays off
• Company-arranged and paid project travel
• Applicable per diem and qualifying travel stipends
• A remote-first environment when you're not in the field
• Opportunities to learn new survey, scanning, Digital Twin, and UAS technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed