Reality Capture Specialist

Description

Bolton & Menk has a great opportunity for a Reality Capture Specialist to join our Plymouth or Mankato team! As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add a Reality Capture Specialist who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities!

• Manage and support Reality Capture logistics including:
  • Manage aerial fleet, sensors, and other equipment
  • Support BMI staff with registration, certifications, and training
  • Refine workflows and processes continuing to innovate and create efficiency in Reality Capture operations
  • Ensure safety and compliance with FAA and other applicable regulations, manage risk and compliance with internal protocols during all operations
• Manage and support aerial captures across the firm including:
  • Flight and project development
  • Flight planning and capture
  • Capture assistance, airspace vetting, and authorizations
• Manage and support mobile lidar captures across the firm including:
  • Mobile capture project development
  • LiDAR planning and capture
• Manage and support laser scanning captures including laser scanning project development and planning
• Responsible for reality capture project delivery including:
  • Processing point cloud and photogrammetry data from captures, delivery to internal end users and clients, ensuring correct coordinate systems and deliverable format
  • Feature extraction from processed data
  • Analyze and process data from Reality Capture platforms to develop meaningful insights and actionable data
  • Develop project scopes, proposals, quotes and cost estimates
  • Assist clients and staff with capture methodology and deliverables
• Contribute to the development and evolution of the Reality Capture Group including data management, QA/QC, software expertise, integration with design, training and mentorship, and business development

• B.S. Degree in Geography, Computer Science or GIS or equivalent from an accredited college. Master's degree preferred
• Three (3) years of related GIS experience
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
• Remote Sensing Certification preferred
• Effective interpersonal written & verbal communication skills
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and database software including Microsoft SQL
• Skilled knowledge and skills in AutoCAD or Micro Station
• Developing knowledge of data analytics, advanced data visualization techniques and Big Data
• Possess a valid driver's license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $99,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, in addition to specific geographic location. The company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding, we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout over 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina, and South Carolina, providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies.

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