Managing Consultant, 3D Visualization (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, 3D Visualization to join our growing Visual Services team.

The candidate will support clients and projects in renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, and battery storage); energy delivery (electric transmission and pipelines), and extractive (mining and oil & gas) industries, among others.

Deliverables include technically defensible 3D visual simulations of proposed projects, as well as other outreach materials such as VR 360-degree simulations and interactive 3D environments.

Visualization technology is on the cutting edge of impact assessment and is consistently being updated and created.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and learning in the visualization world.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level professional looking to advance their career level with a global environmental leader.

A broad range of experience with large-scale projects in the power and oil and gas sectors is preferable.

The location of the position is flexible (anywhere in the U.S.) and can be 100% remote.

Key Responsibilities:


* Contribute to preparation of technically defensible 3D models, renderings, photomontages, visual simulations, and animations for regulatory, licensing, and public outreach for a wide range of projects.


* Work with cutting edge hardware and software to develop innovative approaches to communicating complex civil designs to the public.

Required Qualifications


* A minimum of 3 years of work experience in related field, including practical experience in the preparation of 3D visualizations, 3D modeling, and 3D simulation.


* Demonstrated abilities with Autodesk 3D Studio Max, including modelling, texturing, lighting, and basic animation. 


* Ability to work on tight project deadlines as both an individual and part of a team.


* A passion for innovation in the 3D sector and willingness to advance the quality of work.


* Candidates must be able to demo samples of their work (via a website, google drive, link, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications


* Experience with translation of data from a wide assortment of software and coordinate systems (including lidar/point cloud data)


* Experience with the following software:
+ Google Earth Pro
+ SketchUp
+ Blender
+ Vray rendering (especially with real-time GPU rendering)
+ Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator)
+ Civil CAD
+ ArcGIS and/or Global Mapper
+ Forest Pack Pro and Rail Clone or other scattering and optimization plugins


* Supplementary experience in planning and/or graphic design.


* Ability to travel 10-20% of time.


* DSLR photography experience, especially with panoramic head mounts.

For the Managing Consultant, Data Analytics and Visualization (Senior Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $87,316 – $96,041 (USD).  An employee’s pay position withi...