What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern: Scan Engineer/Technician 1 position at IKERD?
This is a summer position for those enrolled in an ABET accredited post-secondary education program in engineering, engineering technology or related program. A candidate may have the opportunity for consideration to extend the internship (part-time) into the Semester school year.
Laser Scan Engineer/Technician 1 (LS-1)
Position Description
An LS-1 performs entry-level
field and data processing work. An LS-1 is responsible for maintenance and operation
of measurement data collection equipment, collection of an appropriate amount
of as-built data as prescribed by the project’s scope, and efficient mobilization
and de-mobilization to and from temporary field offices and project sites, as
well as troubleshooting technical issues and adapting to unexpected conditions encountered
during field work. An LS-1 is also responsible for securely handling data between
field and office operations, appropriately storing and backing up data, and utilizing
data processing and registration software, as well as other BIM software, to
produce high quality and accurate point clouds which align to equipment, buildings,
campus, and/or state plane coordinates as prescribed by the project’s scope. Additional work may include assisting with building facilities and shop work tasks, including assistance with maintenance and upkeep.
Responsibilities of the position
include, but are not limited to:
·Perform
equipment maintenance as directed by Project Managers, Project Coordinators,
and Field Team Leads.
·Prepare
equipment for mobilization and demobilization to job site.
·Understand
project scope and plans for data collection as communicated by Project
Managers, Project Coordinators, and Field Team Leads.
·Read and
understand site and building plans
·Record
neat and accurate field notes to communicate field operations and conditions to
other team members.
·Operate
equipment for gathering measurement data in field.
·Adapt
quickly to changing field conditions and project requirements.
·Utilize
software to process and accurately register data collected in field.
·Understand
project origins and accurately transform point cloud to match project origins.
·Communicate
problems encountered in both field and office with the appropriate Manager or Team
Leader in a timely manner and suggest potential solutions.
·Follow
procedures for self-check QA/QC during field and office operations at a reasonable
frequency.
·Maintain
the motivation to take ownership of tasks and the determination to drive them
to completion.
LST-1 will have a functional
knowledge of laser scanning technology and BIM software. Applications from
candidates with no experience using laser scanning technology and/or BIM
software will be accepted. If the successful candidate does not possess the
required knowledge or experience, the LST-1 will begin with training in usage
of Laser Scanning Technology and BIM products to provide an understanding of
the equipment and software before beginning related laser scanning and data
processing tasks.
Job
Types: Full-Time, Part-Time
Requirements
Minimum
Qualifications
The successful
candidate will have completed one year of experience in field work utilizing
either total station or laser scanning equipment, and/or one year of experience
in utilizing BIM software for modeling and/or working with point clouds, or any
equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the
needed knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additionally,
candidate should possess the following skills.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills with the ability to understand others and
clearly express thoughts.
- Ability to
produce high quality work deliverables with high attention to detail.
- Ability to
effectively work in a team environment.
- Ability to
manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities.
- Excellent
spatial awareness and a firm understanding of basic geometric principles.
- Desire to learn
about laser scanning technology and related BIM technologies.
Preferred
Qualifications
The preferred
candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- 1-3 years of
experience operating laser scanners, preferably TRIMBLE scanners.
- 1-3 years of
experience in Autodesk Revit.
- 1-3 years of
experience in Autodesk Navisworks.
- Basic lettering
and drafting skills.
- Basic knowledge
of laser scan data processing and registration techniques, preferably in TRIMBLE and Autodesk ReCap.
- Understanding
of the BIMForum’s Reality Capture Level of Acceptance (LOA) Specification
- Understanding
of the BIMForum’s Level of Development (LOD) Specification
- Received
Certificate of Development in BIM (CD-BIM) Part 1.
Travel
The LS-1 will be
required to travel as needed based on the location of projects and project
requirements. Based on team makeup and availability, the role of LS-1 will
require 0-95% travel.
Benefits
Compensation
Compensation is
competitive and commensurate with experience, knowledge, talent, work ethic,
attitude and skill.