Reality capture, visualization and immersive technology specialist

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a BIM Technology Specialist - Reality Capture and Visualization to support BIM, reality capture, visualization, and digital delivery initiatives for water, wastewater, and infrastructure projects. Under the guidance of senior staff, this role will support technology-enabled workflows for project planning, design, construction, and asset management while developing expertise in industry-leading tools and digital delivery practices.

This T1 BIM Development role involves basic technical support and production/manual tasks related to the creation and management of digital representations of buildings or infrastructure. This role will operate within predetermined guidelines, acquire new skills, apply foundational BIM skills, and develop a clear understanding of responsibilities under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Update and test basic Revit templates in accordance with company standards.
• Test basic features for add-ins to ensure their efficient operation.
• Utilize current visualization tools and mixed reality applications for project development.
• Use simple data models in line with project requirements and specifications.
• Update AutoCAD blocks and profiles to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D for BIM to ascertain project integrity.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of documentation and workflows.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with BIM applications such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Ability to update Revit templates and AutoCAD blocks and profiles.
• Ability to use simple visualization tools and mixed reality apps.
• Ability to use data models to meet project mandates.
• Awareness of foundational building systems, design principles, and construction workflows.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic BIM tasks and technical skills.

Experience

Typically requires a minimum of 0-2 years of professional or related experience.

Education

An associate’s degree in drafting & design, architecture technologies, civil technologies, construction management technologies, or other closely related field or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 0-2 years of professional or related experience.
• BIM and Digital Delivery Technologies – Familiarity with BIM workflows, model coordination, Autodesk design platforms, and digital collaboration tools used to support project delivery.
• Reality Capture and Visualization – Exposure to reality capture, geospatial data, visualization, immersive technologies, and related workflows for creating and managing digital project information.
• Automation, Data and Infrastructure Solutions – Interest in workflow automation, data analytics, digital twins, asset information management, and the application of digital technologies to infrastructure projects.

This role supports reality capture, visualization, and BIM initiatives for infrastructure projects, including laser scanning, photogrammetry, point cloud processing, and digital design review workflows. Team members gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies while contributing to innovative digital delivery solutions that improve the planning, design, construction, and operation of critical water and wastewater infrastructure.

Preferred Locations

• Nashville, Tennessee
• Denver, Colorado
• Northern California
• Charlotte, North Carolina

Brown and Caldwell offers a flexible work environment, including hybrid and remote work options, to support collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance while meeting business and project needs.

Primary Focus (60%):

Reality Capture and Visualization Technologies

Secondary Focus (40%):

BIM Development and Digital Delivery Support

Function:

Digital Delivery / Design Technology / BIM

Desired Key Skills:

Reality Capture, Laser Scanning, Photogrammetry, Point Clouds, 3D Visualization, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), TwinMotion, Digital Delivery, Emerging Technology Innovation.

Salary Range:

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $22.50 - $27.90

Location B: $24.50 - $30.80

Location C: $26.90 - $33.70

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities.

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.