Aerial & Ground Sensing Technician (UAV/LiDAR)

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Remote Sensing Survey Technician to support aerial and land surveying, GIS data acquisition, and CAD workflows using manned aircraft and UAV systems.

Under a Registered Land Surveyor, you will ensure accurate, defensible geospatial data, perform preflight checks, plan flight paths, manage field data, and collaborate with pilots, engineers, and surveyors to meet project objectives and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in GIS, land surveying, engineering technology, or geography.
• FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months.
• Operation of a motor vehicle under the DOT FMCSA non-CDL program.
• Valid driver's license; travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Operate onboard data acquisition sensors during manned flight operations.
• Operate UAV systems and attached sensors for aerial photography, LiDAR, mapping and inspection tasks.
• Perform pre-flight inspections and log maintenance on UAVs and sensors.
• Assist in planning flight paths and navigation using complex software.
• Monitor UAV flights with controls and specialized software.
• Analyze and convert field surveying information and perform calculations for accuracy.
• Collect, download, process, and organize geospatial data using GIS, surveying, and CAD software.
• Communicate effectively with pilots, designers, engineers, analysts, and surveyors.
• Stay updated with UAS technologies and FAA regulations; ensure compliance with laws.
• Assist survey technicians and land surveyors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

UAV operation

GIS data analysis

CAD/drafting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in GIS/land surveying/engineering technology/geography

Tools

Total station equipment

GNSS receivers

Data collectors

UAV systems

CAD software

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Remote Sensing Survey Technician to support aerial and land surveying, GIS data acquisition, and CAD workflows using manned aircraft and UAV systems.

Under a Registered Land Surveyor, you will ensure accurate, defensible geospatial data, perform preflight checks, plan flight paths, manage field data, and collaborate with pilots, engineers, and surveyors to meet project objectives and regulatory requirements.