Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and motivated UAS Pilot to join our surveying and aerial mapping team. This role will support EHRAs field operations by operating multiple drone platforms, managing LiDAR and photogrammetry payloads, and assisting survey crews in collecting ground control and checkpoints. The UAS Pilot will ensure safe and compliant operations while delivering high-quality data to support engineering and surveying projects.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities
Flight Operations

• Operate and manage flight missions using multiple drone platforms (DJI systems, QGroundControl-based systems, etc.).
• Conduct pre-flight inspections, mission planning, and post-flight checks to ensure safety and compliance.
• Deploy and monitor LiDAR and photogrammetry payloads for aerial mapping projects.
• Upload, transfer, and organize flight data for processing by the data team.

Survey Support

• Assist survey and engineering teams with aerial data acquisition.
• Provide support in integrating aerial data with ground survey results.

Equipment & Compliance

• Maintain, inspect, and troubleshoot UAS hardware, batteries, and related field equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace restrictions, and EHRA safety protocols.
• Track flight hours, maintenance logs, and regulatory requirements.

Education, Certification, And Experience

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required).
• Proven experience flying drones in professional/commercial settings.
• Familiarity with multiple flight control systems (DJI Pilot apps, QGroundControl, or similar).
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied conditions and travel to project sites.
• Ability to lift and carry 55+ pounds over short distances.

Preferred Skills

• Collect ground control points and checkpoints utilizing GPS equipment.
• Experience operating drones equipped with LiDAR or photogrammetry payloads.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment for ground control/checkpoint collection.
• Surveying or mapping experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to field conditions.

Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This role involves frequent outdoor fieldwork and travel to project sites.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and carry equipment.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why Join EHRA?
At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. As a UAS Pilot, youll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, support diverse field operations, and grow alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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