Company Overview:

GIS is a premier energy, industrial, and infrastructure services company providing multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and program delivery solutions across the Energy, Industrial, Infrastructure, and Power sectors. With more than 75 years of experience supporting offshore and onshore energy projects, GIS delivers integrated services spanning traditional and renewable energy, industrial engineering, state and local infrastructure, and utility-scale solar development. Our work is driven by a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and executional excellence.

Position Summary:

GIS Engineering is seeking an experienced Drone Pilot and Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to join our growing aerial surveying and reality capture team. This position combines professional land surveying expertise with advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations to support surveying, mapping, inspection, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and 3D reality capture projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience operating commercial-grade drones in a professional environment and possess a strong understanding of land surveying principles, coordinate systems, GNSS/RTK workflows, and geospatial data collection. The ability to take a project from field planning and aerial data acquisition through survey-grade deliverables and QA/QC is highly desirable. What We're Looking for : We are looking for someone who is more than simply a drone pilot. The ideal candidate understands surveying, geospatial data, aviation, and technology and can bridge the gap between the field collection of aerial data and professional survey deliverables. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently in the field, troubleshooting equipment, making sound professional decisions, and communicating effectively with clients and project teams. A strong interest in emerging drone, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and reality capture technologies is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a commercial UAS/drone pilot for aerial surveying, mapping, inspection, and reality capture projects. Plan and execute UAS missions using DJI and other professional drone platforms. Operate drones equipped with LiDAR, photogrammetry, RGB, thermal, and other specialized sensors. Perform aerial topographic surveys, corridor mapping, stockpile calculations, construction surveys, as-built documentation, and site mapping. Establish and verify survey control using

GNSS/RTK

equipment. Integrate aerial data with conventional land surveying and terrestrial reality capture data. Process and/or oversee processing of LiDAR, photogrammetry, orthomosaic, point cloud, and 3D datasets. Perform survey-grade QA/QC of aerially collected data. Prepare and review survey maps, point clouds, surfaces, orthomosaics, 3D models, and other project deliverables. Assist with UAS mission planning, airspace research, flight authorizations, and FAA compliance. Maintain UAS equipment, batteries, payloads, and associated field equipment. Work closely with project managers, survey crews, engineers, clients, and other field personnel. Travel to project sites throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region, with occasional out-of-state travel. Maintain accurate field notes, flight logs, project documentation, and equipment records. Assist in developing new aerial surveying and drone-based services and workflows.

Qualifications:

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Significant professional experience operating commercial UAS platforms. Strong knowledge of land surveying principles and practices. Experience with

GNSS/RTK

surveying equipment and workflows. Experience with aerial photogrammetry, LiDAR, or other geospatial data collection technologies. Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datums, geoid models, and horizontal/vertical control. Ability to interpret survey plans, construction drawings, and project specifications. Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites. Preferred Qualifications Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license in Louisiana or the ability to obtain Louisiana licensure through reciprocity - Preferred. Experience with DJI Enterprise platforms and RTK workflows. Experience with LiDAR systems such as Pheonix/RIEGL, DJI Zenmuse L2/L3, Zenmuse P1 or similar sensors. Experience with photogrammetry and orthomosaic production. Experience with software such as DJI Terra, Pix4D, Global Mapper, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, ReCap, or similar platforms. Experience with terrestrial laser scanning and/or mobile LiDAR. Experience integrating aerial LiDAR, photogrammetry, terrestrial scanning, and conventional survey data. Experience with construction surveying and as-built documentation. Experience with FAA waivers, airspace authorizations, BVLOS operations, or other advanced UAS operations. Experience developing UAS flight plans and automated mission parameters. Experience with large-format or specialty UAS platforms and payloads.

Physical Requirements:

Work Environment:

This job primarily operates in a professional office setting but must be able to traverse construction sites as required.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Pay:

From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person