Drone Pilot: Reality Capture & BIM Data — Hybrid

Jacobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely transform aerial data into practical project information. You will plan, execute, and deliver UAS data across construction, engineering, and facilities projects within a nationwide hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years operating commercial drones, strong knowledge of photogrammetry, BIM/VDC coordination, and experience delivering ACC, BIM, and GIS outputs.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Part 107 certification and maintain credentials.
• 3+ years operating commercial drones in construction/industrial settings.
• Experience with photogrammetry and reality capture workflows.
• Strong safety, QA, and documentation discipline.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct commercial drone flights in accordance with FAA regulations, policies, and site procedures.
• Maintain pilot credentials, aircraft registrations, operating records, and flight logs.
• Perform pre‑flight inspections and verify aircraft, batteries, sensors, firmware, and data storage.
• Operate drones safely in active construction, industrial, and data center environments.
• Coordinate flight windows, airspace restrictions, site access, and safety requirements with stakeholders.
• Use visual observers and site protocols when required.
• Respond to changing weather, site conditions, and operational risks.

Skills

FAA Part 107

Remote Pilot Certificate

Drone operations

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Tools

DJI Enterprise platforms

DJI Pilot 2

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Recap

Revit

Navisworks

ArcGIS

GNSS/GPS

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely transform aerial data into practical project information. You will plan, execute, and deliver UAS data across construction, engineering, and facilities projects within a nationwide hybrid work model.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years operating commercial drones, strong knowledge of photogrammetry, BIM/VDC coordination, and experience delivering ACC, BIM, and GIS outputs.