Geomatics Field Engineer - Drone Pilot

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and airspace authorization requirements
• Conduct pre-flight planning, safety briefings, and risk assessments for all UAV missions
• Maintain flight logs, aircraft documentation, and operational records
• Ensure safe UAV operations around construction equipment, personnel, and project infrastructure
• Plan and execute UAV flight missions for topographic mapping, LiDAR scanning, orthomosaic generation, and site monitoring
• Operate UAV platforms equipped with LiDAR, photogrammetry, thermal, infrared, and multispectral sensors
• Establish and utilize ground control points (GCPs) and check points to ensure survey-grade accuracy
• Conduct aerial surveys to support earthwork analysis, site progress documentation, stockpile measurement, and terrain modeling
• Cookordination flight operations with project management and field crews to minimize disruption to construction activities
• Coordinate with Geomatics, Operations, and Design teams to ensure aerial data supports project needs
• Participate in project coordination meetings and planning discussions
• Work with Geomatics leadership to improve UAV workflows, processing standards, and operational procedures
• Participate in internal training and technical development programs
• Support development of scalable drone workflows across projects

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• 2+ years experience operating UAVs in commercial, survey, or construction environments
• Experience with photogrammetry and/or LiDAR drone systems
• Familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Agisoft, Global Mapper or similar processing software (Preferred)
• Experience with GNSS survey equipment and ground control workflows (Preferred)
• Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with project teams
• Developmentally minded with a focus on continuous improvement
• Knowledge of construction and engineering project workflows is beneficial
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks as required by the job