Senior Drone Pilot for Reality Capture and Digital Delivery

Jacobs; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Unlimited PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely operate commercial drones across construction, engineering, and facility environments. You will plan flights, capture high-quality data, and produce deliverables aligned with BIM/VDC workflows, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role supports project teams across locations in the United States, leveraging hybrid work arrangements and standardized drone-data delivery to empower design, construction, and

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 or industrial sites.
• Working knowledge of photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D meshes, point clouds, and BIM coordination.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct commercial drone flights in accordance with FAA regulations and site procedures.
• Maintain pilot credentials, aircraft registrations, and flight logs.
• Capture aerial imagery and data for design, construction, and operations.
• Produce deliverables and integrate data with ACC, GIS, or BIM tools.
• Support site safety, coordination meetings, and project progress tracking.

Skills

Remote Pilot Certificate

UAS operations (3+ years)

Travel willingness

Drone data interpretation

Tools

DJI platform

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM/VDC familiarity

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely operate commercial drones across construction, engineering, and facility environments. You will plan flights, capture high-quality data, and produce deliverables aligned with BIM/VDC workflows, with strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role supports project teams across locations in the United States, leveraging hybrid work arrangements and standardized drone-data delivery to empower design, construction, and