UAV & Reality Capture Specialist — Construction

Bechtel Corporation; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement programs

Wellness initiatives

Time for recharge

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a UAV & Scanning Specialist in Sugar Land, TX, to support geospatial data acquisition for construction projects. The role involves planning unmanned aerial operations, executing terrestrial laser scanning surveys, and ensuring high-quality outputs in collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate requires at least 5 years of experience in UAV and laser scanning technologies, along with a valid FAA Part 107 certification. The position offers a dynamic role in both field and office environments with notable travel.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in UAV operations, laser scanning, or related fields.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure environments.
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute UAV missions and laser scanning activities.
• Perform terrestrial and aquatic data collection for surveys.
• Process and integrate UAV and scanning data for accurate outputs.

Skills

UAV operations

Laser scanning

LiDAR

Field data collection

Geospatial workflows

FAA regulations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Propeller

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Global Mapper

Leica Cyclone

Faro Scene

Autodesk ReCap

Job description

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a UAV & Scanning Specialist in Sugar Land, TX, to support geospatial data acquisition for construction projects. The role involves planning unmanned aerial operations, executing terrestrial laser scanning surveys, and ensuring high-quality outputs in collaboration with project teams.

The ideal candidate requires at least 5 years of experience in UAV and laser scanning technologies, along with a valid FAA Part 107 certification. The position offers a dynamic role in both field and office environments with notable travel.