Summer Intern: Scan Engineer/Technician 1

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 team

with 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-level

field and data processing work. An LS-1 is responsible for maintenance and operation

of measurement data collection equipment, collection of an appropriate amount

of as-built data as prescribed by the project’s scope, and efficient mobilization

and de-mobilization to and from temporary field offices and project sites, as

well 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, to

produce 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

·Record

neat and accurate field notes to communicate field operations and conditions to

other team members.

·Operate

equipment for gathering measurement data in field.

·Adapt

quickly to changing field conditions and project requirements.

·Utilize

software to process and accurately register data collected in field.

·Understand

project origins and accurately transform point cloud to match project origins.

·Communicate

problems 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 reasonable

frequency.

·Maintain

the motivation to take ownership of tasks and the determination to drive them

to 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 BIM

software will be accepted. If the successful candidate does not possess the

required knowledge or experience, the LST-1 will begin with training in usage

of Laser Scanning Technology and BIM products to provide an understanding of

the equipment and software before beginning related laser scanning and data

processing tasks.

Job

Types: Full-Time, Part-Time

Requirements

Minimum

Qualifications

The successful

candidate will have completed one year of experience in field work utilizing

either total station or laser scanning equipment, and/or one year of experience

in utilizing BIM software for modeling and/or working with point clouds, or any

equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the

needed knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additionally,

candidate should possess the following skills.

• Strong

  analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent oral

  and written communication skills with the ability to understand others and

  clearly express thoughts.

• Ability to

  produce high quality work deliverables with high attention to detail.

• Ability to

  effectively work in a team environment.

• Ability to

  manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.

• Excellent

  spatial awareness and a firm understanding of basic geometric principles.

• Desire to learn

  about laser scanning technology and related BIM technologies.

Preferred

Qualifications

The preferred

candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• 1-3 years of

  experience operating laser scanners, preferably TRIMBLE scanners.

• 1-3 years of

  experience in Autodesk Revit.

• 1-3 years of

  experience in Autodesk Navisworks.

• Basic lettering

  and drafting skills.

• Basic knowledge

  of laser scan data processing and registration techniques, preferably in TRIMBLE and Autodesk ReCap.

• Understanding

  of the BIMForum’s Reality Capture Level of Acceptance (LOA) Specification

• Understanding

  of the BIMForum’s Level of Development (LOD) Specification

• Received

  Certificate of Development in BIM (CD-BIM) Part 1.

Travel

The LS-1 will be

required to travel as needed based on the location of projects and project

requirements. Based on team makeup and availability, the role of LS-1 will

require 0-95% travel.

Benefits

Compensation

Compensation is

competitive and commensurate with experience, knowledge, talent, work ethic,

attitude and skill.