VDC Engineer - Reality Capture

Ryan Companies•Dallas, TX

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The VDC Engineer | Reality Capture supports the planning, coordination, and execution of reality capture work across projects. This role helps turn field conditions into clear and usable data that supports safety, coordination, progress tracking, and quality. This is not a traditional project management role. This position supports field execution, financial tracking, vendor coordination, and internal program development. You will work closely with the Reality Capture Manager, project teams, and VDC to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality. This role requires someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple areas of the business. To be successful in this role, you must have experience working with clear, high-quality data to support projects, delivering work on time and within budget, effectively managing vendors and equipment, and enabling teams to seamlessly incorporate reality capture into their daily workflows.

Requirements

Working knowledge of reality capture tools and workflows
Experience with Reality Capture software such as ReCap, NavVis IVION, Trimble Field Link, DroneDeploy, OpenSpace or similar
Understanding of laser scanning, drones, 360 capture, and robotics
Familiar with construction drawings and coordination processes
Ability to organize and manage digital data
Strong attention to detail and focus on quality
Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities at once
Comfortable working across field, office, and technical environments
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams
Willing to take ownership and step into different roles as needed
Problem solver who looks for better and simpler ways to work
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Support the growth and adoption of Reality Capture across projects
Identify opportunities to improve workflows and project outcomes
Stay up to date on tools, processes, and industry trends
Coordinate reality capture services for projects, including scope, schedule, and deliverables
Support day-to-day execution of capture workflows in partnership with the Reality Capture Manager
Review deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project needs
Support project teams in using captured data for coordination and decision making
Ensure proper field conditions are in place to successfully execute reality capture
Follow and help improve standard workflows and processes
Support client-facing work by ensuring deliverables are clear, accurate, and useful
Serve as a resource for teams and stakeholders using reality capture data
Develop quotes for reality capture services for internal and external clients
Track budgets, costs, and usage for reality capture work
Support invoicing and financial reporting
Coordinate with third-party vendors, including scheduling, scope, and deliverables
Help maintain a network of trusted vendors
Track and manage reality capture equipment and inventory
Ensure tools are ready, maintained, and properly used
Support internal systems such as the Reality Capture SharePoint site
Help organize documentation, workflows, and training materials
Train and support teams on reality capture tools and workflows
Create simple guides and best practices
Help teams build confidence using capture tools in the field