Summer Intern: Scan Engineer​/Technician

Decatur-Remote Options | Posted on 04/09/2026

This is a summer position for those enrolled in an ABET accredited post-secondary education program in engineering, engineering technology or related program. A candidate may have the opportunity for consideration to extend the internship (part-time) into the Semester school year.

This Laser Scan Engineer/Technician 1(LS-1) position will work both independently and in a teamwith other technicians with a focus on using appropriate measurement instruments to gather as-built data and preparing the data for BIM applications by utilizing multiple tools, processes, and technologies. Technician will ensure that the tools and solutions utilized meet the needs of the project, the data collected is of a high quality, and implemented processed are followed according to agreed upon standards.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for learning and be able to adapt to changing tasks quickly.

Laser Scan Engineer/Technician 1 (LS-1)
Position Description

An LS-1 performs entry-levelfield and data processing work. An LS-1 is responsible for maintenance and operation of measurement data collection equipment, collection of an appropriate amountof as-built data as prescribed by the project’s scope, and efficient mobilizationand de-mobilization to and from temporary field offices and project sites, aswell as troubleshooting technical issues and adapting to unexpected conditions encountered during field work. An LS-1 is also responsible for securely handling data between field and office operations, appropriately storing and backing up data, and utilizing data processing and registration software, as well as other BIM software, toproduce high quality and accurate point clouds which align to equipment, buildings,campus, and/or state plane coordinates as prescribed by the project’s scope.

Additional work may include assisting with building facilities and shop work tasks, including assistance with maintenance and upkeep.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Perform equipment maintenance as directed by Project Managers, Project Coordinators,and Field Team Leads.
• Prepare equipment for mobilization and demobilization to job site.
• Understand project scope and plans for data collection as communicated by Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Field Team Leads.
• Read and understand site and building plans
• Recordneat and accurate field notes to communicate field operations and conditions toother team members.
• Operate equipment for gathering measurement data in field.
• Adaptquickly to changing field conditions and project requirements.
• Utilizesoftware to process and accurately register data collected in field.
• Understand project origins and accurately transform point cloud to match project origins.
• Communicateproblems encountered in both field and office with the appropriate Manager or Team Leader in a timely manner and suggest potential solutions.
• Follow procedures for self-check QA/QC during field and office operations at a reasonablefrequency.
• Maintain the motivation to take ownership of tasks and the determination to drive themto completion.

LST-1 will have a functional knowledge of laser scanning technology and BIM software. Applications from candidates with no experience using laser scanning technology and/or BIMsoftware will be accepted. If the successful candidate does not possess the required knowledge or experience, the LST-1 will begin with training in usageof Laser Scanning Technology and BIM products to provide an understanding ofthe equipment and software before beginning related laser scanning and data processing tasks.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have…