Reality Capture & Geospatial Production Technician

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We're a people-centric firm, so it's no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson is seeking a Reality Capture & Geospatial Production Technician to support our growing reality capture practice. This position integrates point cloud processing, and CAD-based feature extraction, transforming high-resolution reality capture data into accurate, standards-compliant deliverables for transportation, municipal, and infrastructure projects. Creating usable deliverable from UAV LiDAR / photogrammetry systems, terrestrial scanners, and mobile mapping systems.

This role involves working both in office and field environments; including all types of terrain and weather conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, ingest, and validate raw point cloud and imagery datasets
• Verify coordinate systems, metadata, and alignment to survey control
• Perform registration and alignment using tools such as Leica Cyclone Register 360, Leica Cyclone Pegius Office, DJI Terra, LP360, Pix4D, and Trimble Business Center.
• Maintain clean, traceable file structures and documentation to support QA/QC and audits
• Configure and execute point cloud feature extraction workflows using TopoDOT, Leica Cyclone 3DR
• Convert extracted features into client-ready CAD and design deliverables
• Produce and update drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Perform checks and calculations to ensure positional accuracy and standards compliance
• Support production of survey plans, design support files, and construction documents
• Perform QA/QC checks on reality capture deliverables against internal standards, DOT, and ASPRS requirements
• Identify extraction errors, data gaps, and rework risks early in the production process
• Collaborate with survey crews, designers, engineers, and project managers

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Associate's degree (or coursework) in surveying, civil engineering, GIS, geomatics, geospatial technology, or a related field OR equivalent technical experience preferred
• Minimum 4 years experience with reality capture, LiDAR, photogrammetry or survey data processing
• Working knowledge of CAD drafting and survey data processing, in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation
• Understanding of coordinate systems, control networks, and survey fundamentals
• Ability to support mentoring and training of less experienced technicians

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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