Hybrid Drone Pilot – Reality Capture & Digital Delivery

Jacobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Hybrid work policy

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs seeks a technically focused Drone Pilot to transform aerial data into practical project information. You will plan flights, ensure safety, process imagery, and deliver BIM-ready outputs for design and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have FAA Part 107 certification, 3+ years of drone operations, and experience with photogrammetry, BIM/VDC coordination, and ACC workflows. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation.

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, point clouds, and DEMs.
• Understanding of BIM/VDC coordination, design documentation, and field verification workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct commercial drone flights in accordance with FAA regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain pilot credentials, aircraft registrations, documentation, and flight logs.
• Capture high-quality aerial imagery and data for design, construction, and operational use cases.
• Process imagery with approved software and deliver orthomosaic maps, 3D models, and reports.
• Publish deliverables to Autodesk Construction Cloud and other project systems.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure data accuracy and traceability.

Skills

FAA Part 107 licensed

3+ years drone operations

Strong communication

BIM/VDC coordination

Travel - willing

Tools

Skydio X10

DJI Pilot 2

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk ReCap

Revit

Job description

Jacobs seeks a technically focused Drone Pilot to transform aerial data into practical project information. You will plan flights, ensure safety, process imagery, and deliver BIM-ready outputs for design and commissioning.

Ideal candidates have FAA Part 107 certification, 3+ years of drone operations, and experience with photogrammetry, BIM/VDC coordination, and ACC workflows. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation.