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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.

• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oraland written communication skills with the ability to understand others andclearly express thoughts.
• Ability toproduce high quality work deliverables with high attention to detail.
• Ability toeffectively work in a team environment.
• Ability tomanage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.
• Excellentspatial awareness and a firm understanding of basic geometric principles.
• Desire to learnabout laser scanning technology and related BIM technologies.

Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• 1-3 years ofexperience operating laser scanners, preferably TRIMBLE scanners.
• 1-3 years ofexperience in Autodesk Revit.
• 1-3 years ofexperience in Autodesk Navisworks.
• Basic letteringand drafting skills.
• Basic knowledgeof laser scan data processing and registration techniques, preferably in TRIMBLE and Autodesk ReCap.
• Understandingof the BIMForum's Reality Capture Level of Acceptance (LOA) Specification
• Understandingof the BIMForum's Level of Development (LOD) Specification
• ReceivedCertificate 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.