Drone Pilot

Kiewit; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a Drone Pilot in Abilene, TX to support aerial data collection and surveying on transmission and distribution projects.

You will manage drone operations, planning flight paths, ensure safety compliance, and validate data quality across projects, contributing to high-precision deliverables and timely project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of drone operations, aerial surveying, and/or LiDAR data collection.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with drone tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drone operations for asset inspections, environmental monitoring, and aerial surveys.
• Support survey planning activities, including flight path design and scheduling.
• Perform pre-flight planning, risk assessments, and post-flight data validation.
• Process and analyze data to produce accurate maps, models, and deliverables.
• Ensure strict adherence to FAA regulations and Kiewit safety standards.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of drone systems and LiDAR equipment.
• Collaborate with project managers, GIS teams, and field personnel to meet project objectives.

Skills

Drone operations

Aerial surveying

LiDAR data collection

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GPS

Total stations

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Requisition ID:

181191

Job Level:

Mid Level

Home District/Group:

Kiewit Industrial District

Department:

Technology Group

Market:

Industrial

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit Industrial District is seeking a motivated Drone Pilot to support aerial data collection and surveying efforts across transmission and distribution projects. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on drone and LiDAR experience who is passionate about safety, data quality, and leveraging emerging technology in the field.

District Overview

The Kiewit Industrial District delivers direct-hire construction services for complex industrial projects across the United States. Our work spans multiple sectors, including data centers, mineral processing, energy and water, with projects ranging from small capital work to major EPC projects.

We are committed to safety, quality, and excellence in execution, providing our clients with world-class solutions while offering our employees stability, growth, and career development opportunities within a multi-billion-dollar organization. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, integrity, and a shared passion for construction.

If you’re ready to take on complex, high-impact projects and make a lasting difference in the construction industry, the Kiewit Industrial District is where you can build a career that truly matters.

Location

Abilene, TX

Responsibilities

• Conduct drone operations for asset inspections, environmental monitoring, and aerial surveys
• Support survey planning activities, including flight path design and scheduling
• Perform pre-flight planning, risk assessments, and post-flight data validation
• Process and analyze data to produce accurate maps, models, and deliverables
• Ensure strict adherence to FAA regulations and Kiewit safety standards
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of drone systems and LiDAR equipment
• Collaborate with project managers, GIS teams, and field personnel to meet project objectives

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in drone operations, aerial surveying, and/or LiDAR data collection
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience with drone tools
• Working knowledge of survey equipment and techniques (GPS, total stations)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel and work in varying field environments
• Expierence with editing videos using Adobe Premier

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.