Managing Consultant, 3D Visualization

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.