Scoutepc

Scanner/Designer

Houston, TX

Scanning/Designer Technician position available to an individual with LiDAR Scanning experience as well as Industrial Designer level qualifications in Civil/Structural or Piping/Mechanical or Electrical/Instrumentation disciplines. This is a dual-role position with a focus on management and development of the company’s LiDAR scanning department and a secondary simultaneous role as Designer. Please read the entire job description as all qualifications for both roles must be met for this position.

Scanning Technician Position Overview

Laser Scanning Technician will be responsible for capturing high-accuracy 3D spatial data using a laser scanner. The role involves field data collection, processing point cloud data, and supporting engineering, construction, and surveying, for industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations

Set up and operate terrestrial laser scanning equipment (e.g., FARO Technologies).

Perform site assessments to determine optimal scan positions and control placement.

Capture high-resolution 3D scans, imagery, and field notes.

Ensure data accuracy and completeness before leaving job sites.

Maintain and protect equipment.

Understand and comply with a variety of industry safety standards, training, and requirements.

Data Processing & Modeling

Register, clean, and process point cloud data using software such as AutoCAD, Cyclone, or FARO Scene.

Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy of data.

Export deliverables in required formats (e.g., CAD).