What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reality Capture Specialist position at Engineering & Inspection Services?
About Us:
Engineering & Inspection Services (EIS) is a multidisciplinary engineering firm offering Engineering & Design, Field Services, Inspection & Mechanical Integrity, and Technology Development. Founded by engineers, EIS has placed engineering at the core of our business since 2000. Our clients in the petrochemistry industry rely on us to exceed their expectations in safety, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
At EIS, we bring knowledge, experience, and integrity to every project. With team members across the Gulf South and clients throughout the US, we prioritize the growth and well-being of our employees. EIS develops leaders at every level, fostering well-equipped and diverse professionals for long-term success. EIS is a recognized “Top Workplace” for 2025 and for the past four years running. Our offices are located in Metairie, Louisiana, and Beaumont, Texas, with a dedicated Inspection Division headquartered in Port Allen, Louisiana.
About the Position:
The Reality Capture Registration Specialist will be responsible for processing and registering 3D laser scans for industrial sites, petrochemical plants, and commercial buildings. This role requires expertise in Leica Register 360 and/or Faro Scene along with Autodesk Recap to ensure high-accuracy deliverables. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in reality capture registration. Field capture experience is a plus.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Main duty of this position is to register laser scan data using Leica Register 360 and/or Faro Scene.
• Ensure high-accuracy data alignment by implementing best practices for scan registration.
• Manage large-scale scan datasets, ensuring proper storage, backup, and archiving.
• Create structured point clouds, web viewers, and other deliverables for client use.
• Provide technical support and training to clients on scan viewing software / web viewers.
• Assist software developers and internal teams as needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Expertise in Leica Register 360 and/or Faro Scene for scan registration.
• Expertise in Autodesk Recap file creation, cleanup and export.
• Strong understanding of point cloud processing, alignment, and filtering.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage large-scale scanning projects independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Experience with additional reality capture software such as Autodesk ReCap, Leica Cyclone, or NavVis Ivion is preferred.
Education and Experience:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for client interactions and reporting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in reality capture, lidar scanning, and scan registration.
• Experience working in industrial, petrochemical, or commercial construction environments preferred.
Physical Requirements:
• Comfortable with prolonged periods of desk work for scan processing.
• Ability to walk job sites carrying scanning equipment for extended periods if needed.
• Capability to climb ladders and stairs while carrying scanning devices if needed.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs for loading/unloading equipment if needed.
• Must adhere to all client site safety requirements if candidate is sent to the field.
• TWIC card required for access to restricted sites if needed.
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
