Hybrid Drone Pilot: Reality Capture & Data Delivery

Jacobs; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely transform aerial data into practical project information. You will drive UAS operations across construction and industrial sites, develop flight plans, and deliver photogrammetry outputs that integrate with BIM/VDC workflows.

The role emphasizes data quality, collaboration with design teams, and flexible hours under Jacobs’ hybrid policy across the United States. Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
• 3+ years of experience operating commercial drones.
• Experience developing flight plans and executing UAS operations around active construction sites.
• Working knowledge of photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D meshes and point clouds.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work flexible hours.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct commercial drone flights in compliance with FAA rules and project requirements.
• Maintain pilot credentials, aircraft registrations, and flight logs.
• Capture aerial data for design, construction, and operations use cases.
• Process data and deliver orthomosaics, 3D models, and reports.
• Coordinate with BIM/VDC teams to align data with models and schedules.
• Support site safety, quality, and project delivery with drone data.

Skills

Part 107 Pilot

Drone operations

Construction experience

Safety awareness

BIM coordination

Tools

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Propeller

Autodesk ReCap

ReCap Pro

Navisworks

Revit

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

ACC

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely transform aerial data into practical project information. You will drive UAS operations across construction and industrial sites, develop flight plans, and deliver photogrammetry outputs that integrate with BIM/VDC workflows.

The role emphasizes data quality, collaboration with design teams, and flexible hours under Jacobs’ hybrid policy across the United States. Travel to project sites is required as needed.