Principal Technical Consultant, Data Analytics & Visualization (3D Visualizations)

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Data Analytics & Visualization (3D Visualizations) to join our growing Visual Services team.

The candidate will support clients and projects in electric transmission, renewables (wind, solar, hydropower, and battery storage), 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 principal 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 other 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 8+ years of work experience in related field, including a minimum of 3+ years of practical experience in the AEC field, the preparation of 3D visualizations, 3D modeling, and 3D simulation.


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


* Chaos Vray (especially with real-time GPU rendering).


* Demonstrated Photoshop and InDesign abilities.


* 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:
+ Autodesk Civil 3d
+ ArcGIS and/or Global Mapper
+ Forest Pack Pro and Rail Clone or other scattering and optimization plugins
+ Google Earth Pro
+ Adobe Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator)
+ Blender
+ Chaos Vantage


* Supplementary experience in planning and/or graphic design.


* DSLR photography experience, especially with panoramic head mounts.

For the Principal Technical Consultant, Data Analytics & Visualization (3D Visualizations) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of...