Drone Pilot-Reality Capture & Digital Delivery (Data Centers)
Drone Pilot-Reality Capture & Digital Delivery (Data Centers)
jacobs solutionsGreenville, SC
5 days ago
Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) ServicesGeophysical Surveying and Mapping ServicesAircraft Manufacturing
Apply for this role →Drone Pilot At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. The Drone Pilot is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing safe and accurate unmanned aircraft operations to support digital delivery, BIM/VDC, design, construction, commissioning, and facility documentation activities on large-scale data center and advanced manufacturing projects. This role captures reliable aerial imagery, video, mapping, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other reality-capture data that enables teams to understand existing conditions, monitor progress, validate installed conditions, improve site logistics, and support digital twin and asset management initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of commercial UAS operations, FAA Part 107 requirements, flight planning, construction-site safety, photogrammetry, surveying fundamentals, and the production of useful, well-organized digital deliverables. The role requires close collaboration with project leadership, VDC, construction, design, surveying, safety, security, and client teams.
Key responsibilities include:
UAS Flight Operations Reality Capture & Data Acquisition Data Processing & Deliverables Construction, Inspection & Project Support Safety, Compliance & Quality Systems & Technology Here's what you'll need: Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.3+ years of experience operating commercial drones, preferably in construction, engineering, surveying, industrial, infrastructure, or facility environments. Experience developing flight plans and executing UAS operations around active construction or industrial sites. Working knowledge of photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D meshes, point clouds, digital elevation models, and volumetric data. Understanding of construction sequencing, BIM/VDC coordination, design documentation, and field verification workflows. Experience with survey control, coordinate systems, georeferencing, and accuracy requirements. Experience processing, validating, publishing, and archiving large imagery and reality-capture datasets. Ability to interpret construction drawings, BIM models, site plans, and project schedules. Strong safety awareness and ability to work within formal project and client compliance programs. Excellent communication, organization, documentation, and stakeholder-engagement skills. Ability to travel to project sites and work flexible hours when flight windows require off-shift or weekend operations.
Ideal Candidate:
Seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot who can safely and consistently transform aerial data into practical project information. The ideal candidate combines strong UAS operating discipline with an understanding of construction, BIM/VDC, reality capture, and digital delivery. This individual is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with project teams to identify meaningful use cases, produce dependable deliverables, and improve how drone data supports design, construction, commissioning, facility operations, and digital delivery initiatives.
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Level
Senior
Location
Greenville, SC
Occupation
Remote Sensing Technicians
Industry
Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
Posted
5 days ago