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Advancing Construction Through Precision Reality Capture

Positioned as a Reality Capture Associate, HITT Contracting seeks a Reality Capture Technician to develop foundational skills in laser scanning and spatial data collection. This role will support senior specialists in capturing and processing site data using laser scanning, mobile mapping, and photogrammetry to create digital assets for design verification and progress tracking.

This entry-level position providesa strong foundationfor a careerin reality capture, with structured mentorship and clear pathways to advanced technical roles.

Position Overview

The Reality Capture Technician willassistin deploying scanning technologies to createaccuratedigital documentation of construction sites. Under guidance, this role will process raw data into point clouds and meshes, contributing to deliverables used by VDC teams and project stakeholders.

Deliverables include:

• Floor heat maps for space planning and occupancy analysis

• Point clouds and 3D meshes for design verification

• Supporting BIM workflows withaccurateas-built data

• Progress documentation for project milestones

• Existing condition surveys for renovations

Travel Expectation:This position is based at the HITT Headquarters in Falls Church, VA, but requires 25%50% travel to local and national job sites depending on project assignments.

Responsibilities:

Field Data Acquisition (Associate Level)

• Assistsenior specialists in setting up and operating terrestrial laser scanners and SLAM systems

• Learn and follow site documentation protocols for capturing existing conditions

• Support scan planning under supervision of senior team members

Data Processing & Deliverable Generation

• Process raw scan data into registered point clouds usingReCapPro, and Leica Cyclone under supervision

• Follow established file naming and folder conventions for data management

• Generate basic visualizations and reports for internal use

Quality Assurance & Collaboration

• Participate in quality control reviews of scan data

• Attend team knowledge-sharing sessions and safety briefings

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand project needs

RequiredQualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in construction, surveying, or geospatial technology (internships considered)

• Basic understanding of laser scanning, LiDAR, and photogrammetry principles

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental data management practices

• Demonstrated ability to work safely in construction environments

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities

• Pursuing or recently completed a technical degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

• Exposure to Digital Twin concepts and workflows

• Hands-on experience withReCapPro, FARO Scene, Leica Cyclone, or similar point cloud processing tools

• Understanding of coordinate reference systems and basic surveying principles

• Familiarity with NVIDIA Omniverse or other collaborative 3D platforms is a plus

• Experience with using 3D Gaussian Splatting technology