Drone Pilot for Utility-Scale Solar & BESS Projects

SunEnergy1; Jackson (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 in Jackson, Ohio seeks an experienced Drone Pilot to support utility-scale solar, BESS, and electrical infrastructure projects. You will operate drones to capture imagery, mapping data, and progress documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has construction/renewable energy experience and can turn aerial data into actionable information for project management, engineering, and executive teams, with extensive travel to active sites.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required.
• 2+ years of professional drone/UAS operating experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, solar, BESS, electrical infrastructure, surveying, or similar industrial projects preferred.
• Ability to operate drones safely in active construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of FAA airspace regulations and Part 107 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and on-demand drone flights at utility-scale sites.
• Capture high-resolution aerial imagery, video, and site documentation.
• Perform regular progress flights and maintain consistent flight paths.
• Document site conditions, progress, materials, equipment, and milestones.
• Support project teams with aerial information for management and engineering.
• Produce and organize aerial reports, photo libraries, and videos.
• Assist with volumetric measurements, stockpile data, and site mapping.
• Support surveying and engineering teams with drone-derived data.
• Identify and document safety, environmental, or quality issues.
• Maintain flight logs, equipment records, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate flights with project teams and site owners.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and site safety requirements.
• Monitor FAA requirements and airspace restrictions.

Skills

Part 107 Remote Pilot

Drone/UAS experience

Construction industry experience

Safety awareness

Tools

DroneDeploy

Pix4D

Propeller

Site Scan

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

SunEnergy1 in Jackson, Ohio seeks an experienced Drone Pilot to support utility-scale solar, BESS, and electrical infrastructure projects. You will operate drones to capture imagery, mapping data, and progress documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has construction/renewable energy experience and can turn aerial data into actionable information for project management, engineering, and executive teams, with extensive travel to active sites.