This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a

JACOBS U.S.

based office, but we intend to hire the "best" candidates. The Drone Pilot is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing safe and accurate unmanned aircraft operations to support digital delivery, BIM / VDC , design, construction, commissioning, and facility documentation activities on large-scale data center and advanced manufacturing projects. This role captures reliable aerial imagery, video, mapping, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other reality-capture data that enables teams to understand existing conditions, monitor progress, validate installed conditions, improve site logistics, and support digital twin and asset management initiatives. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of commercial UAS operations, FAA Part 107 requirements, flight planning, construction-site safety, photogrammetry, surveying fundamentals, and the production of useful, well-organized digital deliverables. The role requires close collaboration with project leadership, VDC , construction, design, design, surveying, safety, security, and client teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

: UAS Flight Operations Plan and conduct commercial drone flights in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies, project requirements, and site-specific safety procedures. Maintain required pilot credentials, aircraft registrations, operating records, pre-flight documentation, and flight logs. Perform pre-flight inspections and verify aircraft, batteries, sensors, firmware, remote-controller settings, and data-storage capacity. Operate drones safely in active construction, industrial, and data center environments while maintaining situational awareness and required separation distances. Coordinate flight windows, airspace restrictions, site access, security requirements, and operational constraints with project stakeholders. Use appropriate visual observers, spotters, and site communication protocols when required. Respond appropriately to changing weather, site conditions, equipment issues, and other operational risks. Reality Capture & Data Acquisition Capture high-quality aerial imagery, video, 360-degree imagery, and other UAS data for design, construction, commissioning, and operational use cases. Develop repeatable flight plans and capture standards for progress documentation, quantity verification, site logistics, existing- To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account