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Geomatics Field Engineer - Drone Pilot

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. -
Dallas, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Federal Aviation Regulations
Pilot License
Remote Pilot Certificate

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Drone Operations Pilot is responsible for the planning, execution, and management of all drone flight operations on assigned projects. This includes mission planning, UAV operation, aerial data acquisition, equipment maintenance, and preliminary data processing. The Drone Operations Pilot will coordinate closely with survey crews, project management teams, and engineering staff to ensure aerial datasets meet project requirements and integrate properly with survey control, design models, and GIS systems. This role reports to the Geomatics Manager, who provides operational direction, technical support, and professional development. The Drone Operations Pilot plays a critical role in delivering high-quality aerial datasets that support project planning, construction progress tracking, site analysis, and as-built documentation.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that may span the Southern Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Quality

Ensure adherence to all company safety policies and procedures
Maintain compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations and airspace authorization requirements
Conduct pre-flight planning, safety briefings, and risk assessments for all UAV missions
Maintain flight logs, aircraft documentation, and operational records
Ensure safe UAV operations around construction equipment, personnel, and project infrastructure

Drone Operations & Aerial Data Acquisition

Plan and execute UAV flight missions for topographic mapping, LiDAR scanning, orthomosaic generation, and site monitoring
Operate UAV platforms equipped with LiDAR, photogrammetry, thermal, infrared, and multispectral sensors
Establish and utilize ground control points (GCPs) and check points to ensure survey-grade accuracy
Conduct aerial surveys to support earthwork analysis, site progress documentation, stockpile measurement, and terrain modeling
Coordinate flight operations with project management and field crews to minimize disruption to construction activities
Perform UAV equipment inspection, calibration, maintenance, and firmware updates
Coordinate with Geomatics, Operations, and Design teams to ensure aerial data supports project needs
Participate in project coordination meetings and planning discussions
Work with Geomatics leadership to improve UAV workflows, processing standards, and operational procedures
Participate in internal training and technical development programs
Support development of scalable drone workflows across projects

QUALIFICATIONS

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required)
2+ years experience operating UAVs in commercial, survey, or construction environments
Experience with photogrammetry and/or LiDAR drone systems
Familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Agisoft, Global Mapper or similar processing software (Preferred)
Experience with GNSS survey equipment and ground control workflows (Preferred)
Strong ability to communicate and collaborate with project teams
Developmentally minded with a focus on continuous improvement
Knowledge of construction and engineering project workflows is beneficial
Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and work on your feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks as required by the job.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS:

McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the

only authorized representative

permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

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