VDC Engineer - Reality Capture

Job Description:

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.

Some things you can expect to do:

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

Working knowledge of reality capture tools and workflows

Experience with Reality Capture software such as ReCap, Nav Vis IVION, Trimble Field Link, Drone Deploy, Open Space 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

You will really stand out if you:

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 Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.Benefits:

Competitive Salary Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Retirement and Savings Benefits Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Educational Assistance Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs Parenting Benefits Employee Discount Programs Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

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