VDC Engineer - Reality Capture

About the role

The VDC Engineer | Reality Capture supports the planning, coordination, and execution of reality capture work across projects. This role helps turn field conditions into clear and usable data that supports safety, coordination, progress tracking, and quality. This is not a traditional project management role. This position supports field execution, financial tracking, vendor coordination, and internal program development. You will work closely with the Reality Capture Manager, project teams, and VDC to ensure work is delivered on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and adoption of Reality Capture across projects
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and project outcomes
• Stay up to date on tools, processes, and industry trends
• Coverage reality capture services for projects, including scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Support day-to-day execution of capture workflows in partnership with the Reality Capture Manager
• Review deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project needs
• Support project teams in using captured data for coordination and decision making
• Ensure proper field conditions are in place to successfully execute reality capture
• Follow and help improve standard workflows and processes
• Serve as a resource for teams and stakeholders using reality capture data
• Develop quotes for reality capture services for internal and external clients
• Track budgets, costs, and usage for reality capture work
• Support invoicing and financial reporting
• Coordinate with third-party vendors, including scheduling, scope, and deliverables
• Help maintain a network of trusted vendors
• Track and manage reality capture equipment and inventory
• Ensure tools are ready, maintained, and properly used
• Support internal systems such as the Reality Capture SharePoint site
• Help organize documentation, workflows, and training materials
• Create simple guides and best practices
• Help teams build confidence using capture tools in the field
• Working knowledge of reality capture tools and workflows
• Experience with Reality Capture software such as ReCap, NavVis IVION, Trimble Field Link, DroneDeploy, OpenSpace or similar
• Understanding of laser scanning, drones, 360 capture, and robotics
• Familiarity with construction drawings and coordination processes
• You Will Really Stand Out If You
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality
• Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities at once
• Comfortable working across field, office, and technical environments
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams
• Willing to take ownership and step into different roles as needed
• Problem solver who looks for better and simpler ways to work

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have experience working with clear, high-quality data to support projects, delivering work on time and within budget, effectively managing vendors and equipment, and enabling teams to seamlessly incorporate reality capture into their daily workflows.

Qualifications

You must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in reality capture, construction, or related fields is required. Proficiency in Reality Capture software such as ReCap, NavVis IVION, Trimble Field Link, DroneDeploy, OpenSpace or similar is essential. Familiarity with laser scanning, drones, 360 capture, and robotics is also required.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and focus on quality

Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities at once

Comfortable working across field, office, and technical environments

Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams

Willing to take ownership and step into different roles as needed

Problem solver who looks for better and simpler ways to work

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retail and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Parenting Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Disclaimer

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

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Non-Solicitation Notice

To Recruitment Agencies

Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list.