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Bechtel

UAV and Scanning Specialist

Sugar Land, TX · On-site

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project * Work Location: Sugar Land, TX Extraordinary teams ... FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification required * Hands-on experience with field data collection ...

Bechtel

UAV and Scanning Specialist

Sugar Land, TX

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project * Work Location: Sugar Land, TX Extraordinary teams ... FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification required * Hands-on experience with field data collection ...

Joby Aviation

Test Pilot

Marina, CA

$187K - $250K/yr

Perform flight test activities including test planning, test execution as pilot (both remote UAV ... Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer Employment Type: FULL_TIME

SAIC

DFW Remote Pilot Operator

Dallas, TX · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Dallas ...

New

SAIC

ZMP Remote Pilot Operator

Farmington, MN · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Minneapolis ...

SAIC

ZFW Remote Pilot Operator

Fort Worth, TX · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for a Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Fort ...

New

SAIC

DCA Remote Pilot Operator

Washington, DC · Remote

$40K - $80K/yr

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV / DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Washington ...

PenBay Media LLC

Remote Pilot Operator

Boston, MA · On-site +1

This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV Pilot / Operator position This is a Full-time position Requirements Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in a ...

SAIC

ZID Remote Pilot Operator

Indianapolis, IN · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the ...

SAIC

PHL ATCT Remote Pilot Operator

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full-time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the ...

PenBay Media LLC

Remote Pilot Operator

Nashua, NH · On-site +1

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a UAS / UAV / RPV Pilot / Operator position Work location is Boston ARTCC, Nashua, NH. This is a Full-time position We have multiple positions available! Requirements ...

Bechtel

Survey - Drone Pilot

Clay, NY · On-site

Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project * Work Location: Clay, NY * Employee Referral Amount ... Pilot the UAV and/or train and supervise other pilots * Submit the photogrammetric images/data ...

SAIC

FAI Remote Pilot Operator

Fairbanks, AK · On-site +1

This is NOT a UAS, UAV, RPV, or DRONE pilot position. We are looking for Full time, Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) candidates to join the SAIC Controller Training Solutions (CTS) team at the Fairbanks ...

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Geomatics Field Engineer - Drone Pilot

Geomatics Field Engineer - Drone Pilot

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

McCarthy Building Companies rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Drone Operations Pilot is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of all drone flight operations on assigned projects. This includes mission planning, UAV operation, aerial data acquisition, equipment maintenance, and preliminary data processing. The Drone Operations Pilot will coordinate closely with survey crews, project management teams, and engineering staff to ensure aerial datasets meet project requirements and integrate properly with survey control, design models, and GIS systems. This role reports to the Geomatics Manager, who provides operational direction, technical support, and professional development. The Drone Operations Pilot plays a critical role in delivering high-quality aerial datasets that support project planning, construction progress tracking, site analysis, and as-built documentation.
 
This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that may span the Southern Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety & Quality
  • 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
Drone Operations & Aerial Data Acquisition
  • 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 
  • Coordinate flight operations with project management and field crews to minimize disruption to construction activities
  • Perform UAV equipment inspection, calibration, maintenance, and firmware updates
  • 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 (Required)
  • 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.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.
McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.
If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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McCarthy Building, headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, US, is a leading construction company primarily offering general contracting, design-build and construction management services throughout the United States. Its prominent industry presence can be explored in detail on its official website, mccarthy.com. Founded in 1864, the company has built a robust legacy marked by significant contributions to the U.S. construction industry. McCarthy Building engages a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, education, commercial, renewable energy, and advanced technology.

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Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1864

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