ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s Watertown, MA office is looking for a 3D Modeling Specialist II that works on geomatics assignments utilizing point cloud and photogrammetric data to achieve various existing condition deliverables, including 3D digital models, 2D drawings and registered point cloud datasets. Projects could include but not limited to elements of a transportation and energy infrastructure, architectural and engineering components of buildings and historical documentation. These projects will be moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Responsible to produce existing conditions digital documentation of projects collected using Reality Capture (Remote Sensing) solutions with direction from a Geomatics Project Manager.
- Processes and QA/QC information received from field and outside sources.
- Ensures that project tasks have been completed, processed, reviewed, and delivered per project requirements and parameters.
- Assists project managers with planning tasks, maintaining schedule, and reporting project progress.
- Implement 3D workflows and solutions.
- Implements and adheres to VHB’s data integrity policies, administrative procedures, quality control, and safety/hazard guidelines.
- Participates in professional and personal development aligned with career goals.
- Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and VHB policies and procedures.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Solid knowledge of geomatic mathematics, basic field procedures and data collection principles.
- Knowledge and experience to understand technical, reality capture, and mapping calculations.
- Have or would like to seek an FAA, Part 107, Commercial UAS operator license.
- Thorough working knowledge of industry standard geomatics software with the ability to adapt to new equipment and emerging technologies.
- Proficient in reading and understanding engineering, architectural and structural drawings.
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Team-oriented with ability to work independently.
- Detail- and task-oriented.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Skills and knowledge must be commensurate with required experience and job level.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of Reality Capture 3D documentation experience, whether through a combination of coursework or professional experience with increasing responsibilities required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Associates degree in Land Surveying or other related Land Development Science preferred.
- Proficient with industry standard software associated with survey engineering and reality capture.
- Proficiency with Autodesk C3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads preferred.
- Proficiency within a 3D processing software environment such as Leica Cyclone or Trimble Business Center preferred.
- Experience in coordinating reality capture efforts, this could include directing field collection, processing, registration, and modeling preferred.
- Experience in collecting, post-processing, and resolving data discrepancies as it relates to reality capture methodologies, preferred.

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- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
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