Aerial Surveyor & Drone Pilot for Solar Sites

Air Pixels; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Pixels is seeking a Drone Pilot / Surveyor to collect aerial data, map sites, and support construction documentation for utility-scale solar EPC projects. You will use UAS, survey gear, and mapping software to deliver accurate field data across multiple sites.

The role requires strong UAS flight capabilities, surveying knowledge, and the ability to travel extensively to active project sites. FAA Part 107 certification and driving capability are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• Experience operating drones/UAS for surveying, mapping, construction.
• Ability to read civil plans and interpret design drawings.
• Experience with photogrammetry and mapping workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct UAS flight operations on large solar sites.
• Collect high-resolution aerial imagery for mapping and surveying.
• Produce orthomosaics, DTMs/DSMs, and point clouds.
• Support field surveying with GPS/GNSS, RTK, and total stations.
• Maintain survey control and project documentation.
• Coordinate with project teams to determine data requirements.

Skills

Drone operations

UAS flight planning

Photogrammetry

GIS mapping

GPS/GNSS

RTK surveying

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

DJI Enterprise

Trimble

Leica

Topcon

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Propeller

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Air Pixels is seeking a Drone Pilot / Surveyor to collect aerial data, map sites, and support construction documentation for utility-scale solar EPC projects. You will use UAS, survey gear, and mapping software to deliver accurate field data across multiple sites.

The role requires strong UAS flight capabilities, surveying knowledge, and the ability to travel extensively to active project sites. FAA Part 107 certification and driving capability are required.