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Reality Capture Technician
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A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.
$46,302 / year median in North Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Reality Capture Technician Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson United States, North Carolina, Asheville 1318 Patton Avenue (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 Reality Capture Technician LinkedIn
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Category Surveying / Subsurface Utility Engineering
All Locations Asheville, NC
Tracking Code 26525
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Job Description Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT's Survey department offers an exciting work environment that leverages modern technology (terrestrial/mobile/aerial LiDAR, Drones, robotics, bathymetry, etc.) balanced with sound traditional survey procedures to deliver projects related to surveying, mapping and Subsurface Utility Engineering.
Position Summary:
Responsible for the overall completion of the data processing phase of specific field survey/SUE projects. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g.
H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT
) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Knowledge of surveying and or reality capture
Experience with Open Roads Designer and/or Carlson Survey
Attention to detail
Strong work ethic
Develop base mapping (field to Finish Processing) through conventional survey, Utility plans and/or LiDAR
Analyzes raw data and identify problems Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Required Skills Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
Valid Driver's License
Able to pass Background Check Required Experience High school diploma or equivalent
Extensive knowledge in field surveying techniques, including data collection, traverse adjustments, GPS surveys, and construction stakeouts or SUE plan development.
Familiarity with third party software for data reduction and drafting, including Microstation, AutoCAD, StarNET, & Trimble Business Center Preferred Experience Open roads Designer or Carlson Survey Experience
Knowledge of network adjustments (StarNET)
Experience with point cloud processing and extraction
Familiarity with Subsurface Utility Designation and/or Test Holes Working Conditions Work is performed within a general office environment 85% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required 15% of the time, where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed. Some travel may be required. Some night shift work may be required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. #FirstLine-KM1