Reality Capture Lead (Designer/Drafter 5)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, United States
Overview
What You Will Do
This team supports the development of digital twins and technical baselines through terrestrial LiDAR scanning and BIM modeling. The program focuses on delivering accurate, reliable building data to support operations, planning, and engineering efforts across facilities. As the Reality Capture Team Lead, you will lead a terrestrial LiDAR and BIM team delivering scan-to-BIM and digital twin capabilities using Leica BLK360 and RTC360 systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a cross-functional LiDAR & BIM team
Define modeling scope, schedule, and Level of Development (LOD)
Plan and oversee terrestrial LiDAR scanning strategies:
Scan station planning
Line-of-sight optimization
Target and control network strategies
Coordinate field operations, modeling workflows, and stakeholders
Serve as primary point of contact for LiDAR/ BIM deliverables and technical baselines
Define and enforce QA/QC standards:
Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) thresholds
Coverage and completeness requirements
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and best practices for scanning and modeling
Oversee:
Point cloud registration (Autodesk ReCap / Cyclone workflows)
Revit model production (LOD 200 - 300)
Final deliverables and data packaging
Coordinate data management with IT and stakeholders (storage, transfer, security)
Run KPI tracking and continuous improvement efforts
Support technical baseline and digital twin initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
5+ years in:
Reality capture, BIM, or AEC project delivery
Strong experience with:
Terrestrial LiDAR systems (Leica BLK360, RTC360 or similar)
Autodesk ReCap and Revit workflows
Proven leadership experience across field and office teams
Deep understanding of:
QA/QC standards (RMSE, registration accuracy)
LOD and BIM coordination
Education/Experience Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 7 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Leica Cyclone (REGISTER 360)
CloudCompare, Navisworks
Experience in secure or campus-scale environments
Experience building teams, programs, or new workflows
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—inclusive of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits include:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q
(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. Obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity:
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories, etc. The Laboratory is committed to accessibility and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants. To request such an accommodation, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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This team supports the development of digital twins and technical baselines through terrestrial LiDAR scanning and BIM modeling. The program focuses on delivering accurate, reliable building data to support operations, planning, and engineering efforts across facilities. As the Reality Capture Team Lead, you will lead a terrestrial LiDAR and BIM team delivering scan-to-BIM and digital twin capabilities using Leica BLK360 and RTC360 systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a cross-functional LiDAR & BIM team
Define modeling scope, schedule, and Level of Development (LOD)
Plan and oversee terrestrial LiDAR scanning strategies:
Scan station planning
Line-of-sight optimization
Target and control network strategies
Coordinate field operations, modeling workflows, and stakeholders
Serve as primary point of contact for LiDAR/ BIM deliverables and technical baselines
Define and enforce QA/QC standards:
Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) thresholds
Coverage and completeness requirements
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, and best practices for scanning and modeling
Oversee:
Point cloud registration (Autodesk ReCap / Cyclone workflows)
Revit model production (LOD 200 - 300)
Final deliverables and data packaging
Coordinate data management with IT and stakeholders (storage, transfer, security)
Run KPI tracking and continuous improvement efforts
Support technical baseline and digital twin initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
5+ years in:
Reality capture, BIM, or AEC project delivery
Strong experience with:
Terrestrial LiDAR systems (Leica BLK360, RTC360 or similar)
Autodesk ReCap and Revit workflows
Proven leadership experience across field and office teams
Deep understanding of:
QA/QC standards (RMSE, registration accuracy)
LOD and BIM coordination
Education/Experience Position requires an Associate's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field and 7 years of related experience, or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with Leica Cyclone (REGISTER 360)
CloudCompare, Navisworks
Experience in secure or campus-scale environments
Experience building teams, programs, or new workflows
Work Location The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position Commitment Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—inclusive of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits include:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details Directive 206.2
- Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. This requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q
(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. Obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test:
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position:
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants:
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity:
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories, etc. The Laboratory is committed to accessibility and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants. To request such an accommodation, please email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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