Drone Pilot: Reality Capture & Digital Delivery Specialist

Jacobs; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to support UAS operations across a range of U.S. construction and industrial projects. The role emphasizes safe, compliant flight operations, data acquisition, and delivery of high‑quality orthomosaic maps and 3D models for BIM workflows.

You will collaborate with project teams, develop flight plans, and ensure data integrity while adhering to safety and client requirements in a hybrid U.S. work environment.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• 3+ years of experience operating commercial drones.
• Experience developing flight plans for construction/industrial sites.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct commercial drone flights in accordance with FAA regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain pilot credentials, aircraft registrations, and flight logs.
• Develop flight plans and ensure data quality for deliverables.
• Capture high-quality imagery and 3D data for BIM/owning platforms.
• Publish deliverables to ACC, GIS, and document management systems.
• Coordinate with VDC/design teams on tolerances and project requirements.
• Ensure organized archives and traceability of data and reports.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

DJI Enterprise

ACC

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

ReCap Pro

Navisworks

Revit

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

GPS equipment

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to support UAS operations across a range of U.S. construction and industrial projects. The role emphasizes safe, compliant flight operations, data acquisition, and delivery of high‑quality orthomosaic maps and 3D models for BIM workflows.

You will collaborate with project teams, develop flight plans, and ensure data integrity while adhering to safety and client requirements in a hybrid U.S. work environment.