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How much do mobile mapping operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for mobile mapping operator in Houston, TX is $20.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.54 and $24.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a mobile mapping operator?

A Mobile Mapping Operator is responsible for capturing geospatial data using specialized mapping technology, such as LiDAR and GPS-equipped vehicles. They operate and maintain mobile mapping systems, ensuring accurate data collection for applications like infrastructure planning, navigation, and asset management. Operators may also process and verify the collected data, working closely with GIS experts and engineers. This role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work in various field conditions.

What does a mobile mapping operator do?

As a Mobile Mapping Operator, your day often starts with equipment checks and route planning to ensure data collection meets project specifications. You’ll spend much of your time on the road, operating specialized vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and cameras to gather geospatial data in various environments. Coordination with surveyors, data analysts, and project managers is common to facilitate smooth workflows and troubleshoot technical issues. At the end of the day, you typically upload, organize, and validate the collected data for further processing by the GIS team. This dynamic mix of fieldwork and technical tasks makes the role engaging for those who enjoy both technology and working outdoors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mobile mapping operator?

To thrive as a Mobile Mapping Operator, you need strong skills in spatial data collection, GPS and GIS technology, and a background in surveying or geospatial sciences, often supported by relevant certifications or technical training. Proficiency with mobile mapping systems, high-resolution cameras, LiDAR equipment, and specialized mapping software is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are important soft skills for accurately interpreting data and coordinating with team members. These capabilities ensure the delivery of precise geospatial information in diverse field conditions, which is essential for project success.

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Infographic showing various Mobile Mapping Operator job openings in Houston, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 45% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,900 per year, or $20.6 per hour.

Survey & 3D Scanning Tech (Oil & Gas,Travel Role)

Environmental Intellect

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Reality Capture | Oil & Gas | Petrochemical | 80-90% Travel
Welcome to Environmental Intellect (Ei)-where we take massive, complicated industrial facilities and turn them into incredibly detailed digital environments.
We're a remote-first, globe-trotting crew of field experts, survey pros, CAD gurus, engineers, software developers, and problem-solvers-and we're looking for another adventurer to join the team.
We're hiring a Survey & 3D Scanning Technician to travel to Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and industrial facilities and capture the real world using survey equipment, mobile mapping systems, and 3D laser scanners.
If you've worked as a Survey Rodman, Instrument Operator, Survey Technician, Reality Capture Technician, or 3D Scanner, or just have Industrial or Plant Experience, we want to hear from you.
And yes-we really mean travel. This role is approximately 80-90% travel.
Also, there is an element of working at height and very occasionally, working offshore.
If airports, hard hats, steel toed boots, cool technology, and giant industrial facilities sound better than sitting behind the same desk every day... keep reading.
What You'll Do
Your mission is pretty simple:
Capture the facility. Capture it accurately. And make sure we have what we need before you leave.
You'll work alongside Ei's Reality Capture team to collect accurate spatial data that becomes the foundation of our Digital Twin technology.
You may:
  • Establish and work from survey control, benchmarks, traverses, control loops, and coordinate systems.
  • Operate mobile 3D scanning systems, including the NavVis VLX.
  • Set up and operate static terrestrial laser scanners.
  • Plan scanning routes and capture strategies for complex industrial environments.
  • Perform field QA/QC to identify gaps or issues before leaving the site.
  • Process, register, and review reality capture and point cloud data.
  • Collaborate with Ei's CAD, engineering, implementation, and software teams.

Because flying back across the country or the world to capture the one area everyone missed isn't nearly as fun as it sounds.
Survey People - We're Looking at You
You don't need to be a 3D scanning expert on Day One.
If you come from the survey world, that's an excellent foundation for what we do.
We're especially interested in experience with:
  • Survey control and benchmarks
  • Traversing and control loops
  • GPS and level loops
  • Coordinate systems
  • Total stations and field data collection
  • Accuracy, precision, and QA/QC

If you understand that "close enough" isn't actually close enough, you're speaking our language.
Wait... You Fly Drones Too?
Now you've really got our attention.
Drone experience isn't required, but it's a big plus as we continue expanding the ways we capture industrial facilities.
We'd love to hear about experience with:
  • FAA Part 107 certification or commercial UAS operations.
  • Industrial, infrastructure, mapping, or inspection flights.
  • Photogrammetry, aerial mapping, orthomosaics, or 3D reconstruction.
  • Using survey/ground control with drone data.
  • Integrating aerial data with terrestrial scanning or point clouds.
  • Planning safe missions around industrial structures, obstacles, airspace, and site restrictions.

If you know how survey + scanning + drones can work together to capture a facility, definitely tell us about it.
What We're Looking For
Technical skills matter, but so does how you work.
You'll thrive here if you're:
  • Curious and excited to learn new technology.
  • Team-first and willing to jump in wherever needed.
  • Detail-oriented-accuracy matters.
  • Adaptable when Plan A suddenly becomes Plan D.
  • Organized with equipment, data, schedules, and project requirements.
  • Safety-minded in active industrial environments.
  • A natural problem solver who doesn't need someone constantly telling you what to do next.
Bonus Points For:
  • 3D laser scanning or reality capture experience.
  • NavVis VLX or other mobile mapping/SLAM experience.
  • Static laser scanning or point cloud processing.
  • Survey certifications, licenses, or formal training.
  • CAD, GIS, or photogrammetry experience.
  • Oil & Gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial experience.
  • Offshore or international field experience.
Let's Talk About the Travel
We're putting this in bold because we don't want anyone missing it:
This role travels approximately 80-90% of the time.
You'll go where the projects are, which may mean several days or weeks in the field before heading home and gearing up for the next adventure.
You'll see places most people never see, work inside massive industrial facilities, use some seriously cool technology, and probably develop very strong opinions about hotel pillows.
Ei coordinates approved project travel, including flights, rental cars, lodging, applicable per diem, and qualifying offshore/international travel stipends.
If you want the same commute and the same desk every day, this probably isn't your gig.
If you're thinking, "Where are we going next?"-now we're talking.
The Must-Haves
Because we work in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical facilities, you must:
  • Be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Have or be able to obtain a TWIC card.
  • Pass required background screening, physical, and drug testing.
  • Meet client-specific site access and random drug/alcohol testing requirements.
  • Be willing and able to travel 80-90%.
  • Be able to safely work in active industrial environments, including walking large facilities, carrying equipment, working at height, and working outdoors in varying conditions.
The Good Stuff
Ei offers:
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Cell Phone/Internet Stipend
  • PTO and Holidays off
  • Company-arranged and paid project travel
  • Applicable per diem and qualifying travel stipends
  • A remote-first environment when you're not in the field
  • Opportunities to learn new survey, scanning, Digital Twin, and UAS technologies
Compensation: $50-$80k Depending on experience
Ready to Go?
Maybe you're a survey tech ready to jump into 3D reality capture. Maybe you're already running scanners and want bigger, more interesting projects. Or maybe you're the person who can run a total station, grab a VLX, or start talking about flying the site with a drone.
Those are our kind of people.
So pack your steel boots. Charge the batteries. Grab the scanner.
And maybe bring a neck pillow.
Let's go capture something incredible!

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