Principal Perception Architect - Site Scan
AI summary of the role
Principal-level architect owning the technology strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence at Caterpillar, spanning 3D capture, lidar, photogrammetry, drones, and BIM-to-field comparison.
What you’ll do
- Define the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence, including 3D site capture, jobsite inspection, machine inspection, progress tracking, and reporting.
- Evaluate internal and external site scan technologies (robotic scanning, lidar, 360-degree imaging, photogrammetry, drones, fixed sensors, BIM-to-field, AI-based tools).
- Define site scan data requirements: 3D point clouds, images, semantic features, machine location, progress, changes, inspection results, metadata.
- Define how site scan data is consumed by autonomy, simulation, operations, validation, and customer workflows.
What you’ll bring
- Strong experience with construction site scanning, 3D mapping, lidar, photogrammetry, 360-degree imaging, robotic inspection, drone-based scanning, or related spatial data capture.
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or complex field environments with understanding of how site data supports operational decisions.
- Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and separate practical value from vendor demos/prototypes.
- Solid understanding of 3D environments, localization, mapping accuracy, data quality, and structuring data for downstream services.
Technologies
lidar · photogrammetry · drone-based scanning · robotic site scanning · 360-degree imaging · BIM-to-field comparison · 3D point clouds · AI-based site understanding · fixed sensors · simulation
About Caterpillar Inc.
Builds construction/mining equipment, engines, turbines, locomotives, financing and digital services for infrastructure, mining, energy and industrial customers through a global dealer network.
Public · 5000+ people
Source and classification
Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:
machines to perceive their environment, make informed decisions, and support safer, more productive operations. Apply today to build the new era of construction autonomy at Caterpillar. Job Summary Own the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence. This role evaluates and integrates technologies such as robotic site scanning, lidar mapping, photogrammetry, drone-based scanning, and BIM-to-field comparison to generate 3D site data, inspect machines and jobsite conditions, track work progress, compare actual site conditions against plans, and produce data products and reports for autonomy, operations, simulation, and customer workflows. Primary Responsibilities Define the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence, including 3D site capture, jobsite inspection, machine inspection, progress tracking, site condition
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Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Help Build the Future of Caterpillar At Caterpillar, technology always has a purpose, which is to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Through Cat Technology, we are solving problems by building the intelligence layer that connects machines, data, and people to make jobsites safer, more productive, and more sustainable. By combining deep domain expertise [... source excerpt omitted ...] machines and jobsite conditions, track work progress, compare actual site conditions against plans, and produce data products and reports for autonomy, operations, simulation, and customer workflows. Primary Responsibilities Define the architecture strategy for construction site scanning and site intelligence, including 3D site capture, jobsite inspection, machine inspection, progress tracking, site condition monitoring, and reporting. Evaluate internal and external site scan technologies, including robotic site scanning, lidar mapping, 360-degree imaging, photogrammetry, drone-based scanning, fixed sensors, BIM-to-field comparison, and AI-based site understanding tools. Defi [... source excerpt omitted ...] , machine location, work progress, site changes, inspection results, and metadata. Define how site scan data will be consumed by autonomy, simulation, operations, validation, and customer workflows. Assess current capability gaps and recommend build, buy, or partner strategies for site scanning and site intelligence solutions. Candidate Requirements Strong experience with construction site scanning, 3D mapping, lidar scanning, photogrammetry, 360-degree imaging, robotic inspection, drone-based scanning, or related spatial data capture technologies. Experience working in construction, infrastructure, or other complex field environments, with an understanding of how site data
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