Laser Scanning Field Technician

Job Title: Scanning Field Tech

Location: Flexible

Type: Full-Time.

Travel: Full-Time (80%+)

Overview

Production Modeling Corporation (PMC) is seeking a mid-level Laser Scanning Technician to support reality capture efforts across a wide range of industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. This role is primarily field-based and requires extensive travel. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on scanning experience, a solid understanding of survey control, and the ability to operate independently in active job-site environments.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and quality of data used for downstream BIM, engineering, and design workflows.

What's GREAT about a career with PMC?

With PMC, you are part of a company that delivers solutions to improve the entire project delivery process, from planning and design to construction and operations & maintenance. At PMC, our goal is no less than to digitize the world. You'll be joining a team that is dedicated to helping our clients leverage technology in innovative ways to build a better world.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform terrestrial laser scanning in active industrial and commercial environments
• Establish, verify, and work within survey control using total stations and related equipment
• Execute field scanning plans independently or with minimal supervision
• Coordinate with site personnel to ensure safe and efficient field operations
• Conduct basic field QA/QC to ensure data completeness and accuracy
• Capture supplemental data as required (imagery, notes, measurements, metadata)
• Support drone-based data capture when licensed and authorized
• Travel extensively to project sites, often for multi-day engagements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional laser scanning experience
• Demonstrated experience with survey control and total stations
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, registration concepts, and field best practices
• Proven ability to work independently in the field
• Willingness and ability to travel full-time (typically 70–90%)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active construction and industrial sites

Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot License (drone license)
• Experience with industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, or complex MEP environments
• Familiarity with common scanning platforms and software (e.g., Leica, FARO, Trimble, NavVis)
• Strong communication skills for coordination with clients and internal teams

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift and transport scanning equipment
• Comfort working in industrial environments, including elevated platforms and confined spaces
• Ability to comply with site-specific safety requirements and PPE standards

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
• Overtime eligibility for extended hours
• Travel expenses covered per company policy
• Benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement options