Drone Pilot for Reality Capture & Digital Delivery (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Corvallis (OR); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Deferred compensation

PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely plan and execute commercial drone flights across construction and industrial sites. You will generate high‑quality imagery, 360° data, and 3D outputs while coordinating with BIM/VDC teams and project stakeholders.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, 3+ years of drone experience, and strong safety discipline. We offer a hybrid work model, nationwide opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and stock options.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate and eligibility for airspace authorizations.
• Minimum 3 years operating commercial drones, preferably on construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to plan flight routes, ensure safety, and document operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct commercial drone flights per FAA regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain pilot credentials, registrations, and flight logs.
• Perform pre‑flight inspections and verify equipment readiness.
• Operate drones safely around active construction and industrial sites.
• Coordinate flight windows, airspace restrictions, and site access with stakeholders.
• Use visual observers and site protocols when required.
• Address changing weather or site conditions during operations.
• Process data and deliver imagery and 3D data as required.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

3+ years drone experience

Flight planning

Safety awareness

Data interpretation

Travel readiness

Tools

DJI Pilot 2

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Propeller

ReCap Pro

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Navisworks

Revit

Civil 3D

Bentley Context Capture

ArcGIS

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely plan and execute commercial drone flights across construction and industrial sites. You will generate high‑quality imagery, 360° data, and 3D outputs while coordinating with BIM/VDC teams and project stakeholders.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, 3+ years of drone experience, and strong safety discipline. We offer a hybrid work model, nationwide opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) and stock options.