Drone Operator- Surveyor 1
$75K - $85K/yr
Drone Operator - Transmission & Distribution Inspection Kiewit Power Delivery | Field-Based Role ... The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing UAV-based utility inspections, understands ...
Drone Operator- Surveyor 1
$75K - $85K/yr
Drone Operator - Transmission & Distribution Inspection Kiewit Power Delivery | Field-Based Role ... The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing UAV-based utility inspections, understands ...
Drone Services Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront ... utilities and construction, including asset inspection, project monitoring, surveying, progress ...
Drone Services Type: Full-time, Permanent About Us: Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront ... utilities and construction, including asset inspection, project monitoring, surveying, progress ...
Utility Technology Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Your responsibilities also include conducting drone and camera line inspections to assess existing underground utility infrastructure systems on our projects. This role is crucial for maintaining ...
Utility Technology Specialist
Raleigh, NC · On-site
Your responsibilities also include conducting drone and camera line inspections to assess existing underground utility infrastructure systems on our projects. This role is crucial for maintaining ...
Drone Operator- Surveyor 1
Medford, OR · On-site
$75K - $85K/yr
Drone Operator - Transmission & Distribution Inspection Kiewit Power Delivery | Field-Based Role ... The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing UAV-based utility inspections, understands ...
Drone Operator- Surveyor 1
Medford, OR · On-site
$75K - $85K/yr
Drone Operator - Transmission & Distribution Inspection Kiewit Power Delivery | Field-Based Role ... The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing UAV-based utility inspections, understands ...
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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist
Amarillo, TX · On-site
$30K - $40K/yr
Safely deploy professional mapping, inspection, and agricultural drones in line with FAA ... energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure. Our work spans everything from agricultural ...
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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist
Amarillo, TX · On-site
$30K - $40K/yr
Safely deploy professional mapping, inspection, and agricultural drones in line with FAA ... energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure. Our work spans everything from agricultural ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
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Drone Pilot
Oklahoma City, OK · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
Houston, TX · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
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Drone Pilot
Houston, TX · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
Denton, TX · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
Denton, TX · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
Topeka, KS · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
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Drone Pilot
Topeka, KS · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Drone Pilot
Denton, TX · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
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Drone Pilot
Denton, TX · On-site
$60/day
As a Field Drone Pilot, you will be responsible for conducting drone inspection missions ... utility, energy, construction, or industrial inspections. * Experience capturing high-quality ...
Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager
Lafayette, LA · On-site
$32K - $48K/yr
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection ... Agriculture, surveying, utilities, or public safety drone operations Why DMR? * Work on American ...
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Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager
Lafayette, LA · On-site
$32K - $48K/yr
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection ... Agriculture, surveying, utilities, or public safety drone operations Why DMR? * Work on American ...
UAS Drone Pilot III
Hamilton, OH · On-site
Represent the UAS inspection program to stakeholders: utility clients, regulatory bodies, internal leadership; communicate findings, metrics, safety performance, cost savings, risk mitigation.
UAS Drone Pilot III
Hamilton, OH · On-site
Represent the UAS inspection program to stakeholders: utility clients, regulatory bodies, internal leadership; communicate findings, metrics, safety performance, cost savings, risk mitigation.
UAS Drone Pilot III
Hamilton, OH · On-site
Represent the UAS inspection program to stakeholders: utility clients, regulatory bodies, internal leadership; communicate findings, metrics, safety performance, cost savings, risk mitigation.
UAS Drone Pilot III
Hamilton, OH · On-site
Represent the UAS inspection program to stakeholders: utility clients, regulatory bodies, internal leadership; communicate findings, metrics, safety performance, cost savings, risk mitigation.
Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager
Lafayette, LA · On-site
$32K - $48K/yr
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection ... Agriculture, surveying, utilities, or public safety drone operations Why DMR? * Work on American ...
Quick apply
Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager
Lafayette, LA · On-site
$32K - $48K/yr
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection ... Agriculture, surveying, utilities, or public safety drone operations Why DMR? * Work on American ...
UAS Drone Pilot III
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$90 - $140/hr
Represent the UAS inspection program to stakeholders: utility clients, regulatory bodies, internal leadership; communicate findings, metrics, safety performance, cost savings, risk mitigation.
UAS Drone Pilot III
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$90 - $140/hr
Represent the UAS inspection program to stakeholders: utility clients, regulatory bodies, internal leadership; communicate findings, metrics, safety performance, cost savings, risk mitigation.
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection ... utilities, or public safety drone operations Why DMR? Work on American-built drone technology.
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection ... utilities, or public safety drone operations Why DMR? Work on American-built drone technology.
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$75K - $85K/yr
Full-time
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Job description
Drone Operator - Transmission & Distribution Inspection
Kiewit Power Delivery | Field-Based Role
Position Overview
Kiewit is seeking a skilled Drone Operator to support inspection of overhead transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure for utility and energy projects across the U.S. This role focuses on conducting detailed aerial inspections of power line assets, capturing high-resolution data for condition assessment, and supporting maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing UAV-based utility inspections, understands structure and conductor components, and is comfortable working in active utility corridors and construction environments.
Key Responsibilities
Aerial Inspection Operations
Operate UAVs to perform detailed inspections of transmission and distribution systems, including structures, insulators, conductors, hardware, and associated assets.
Operate UAVs to perform detailed inspections of transmission and distribution systems, including structures, insulators, conductors, hardware, and associated assets.
Power Line Asset Inspection
Capture high-resolution imagery and video (and thermal data, if applicable) to identify defects such as damaged components, corrosion, vegetation encroachment, and clearance issues.
Capture high-resolution imagery and video (and thermal data, if applicable) to identify defects such as damaged components, corrosion, vegetation encroachment, and clearance issues.
Right-of-Way (ROW) Assessment
Inspect and document vegetation conditions, encroachments, access routes, and environmental constraints along utility corridors.
Inspect and document vegetation conditions, encroachments, access routes, and environmental constraints along utility corridors.
Data Capture & Quality Assurance
Ensure consistent, repeatable data collection aligned with inspection standards and client requirements, maintaining high accuracy and reliability.
Ensure consistent, repeatable data collection aligned with inspection standards and client requirements, maintaining high accuracy and reliability.
Data Processing & Deliverables
Process and organize inspection data into actionable outputs, including annotated imagery, inspection reports, and geospatial datasets for engineering and asset management teams.
Process and organize inspection data into actionable outputs, including annotated imagery, inspection reports, and geospatial datasets for engineering and asset management teams.
Safety & Compliance
Conduct all UAV operations in compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, Kiewit safety protocols, and client-specific utility requirements, including energized line considerations.
Conduct all UAV operations in compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, Kiewit safety protocols, and client-specific utility requirements, including energized line considerations.
Project Coordination
Collaborate with utility clients, engineers, asset managers, and field teams to plan inspection missions, define data requirements, and deliver timely results.
Collaborate with utility clients, engineers, asset managers, and field teams to plan inspection missions, define data requirements, and deliver timely results.
Equipment Management
Maintain UAV platforms, sensors (visual and thermal), and support equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable field operations.
Maintain UAV platforms, sensors (visual and thermal), and support equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable field operations.
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Base Compensation: $75,000/yr - $85,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.
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