About this opportunity
San Antonio Spurs lists this Civil Excavation UAS Drone Pilot opportunity in grantsville, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
The UAS Pilot / Data Analyst – Civil Services plays a key role in bringing civil engineering, surveying, and construction projects to life through cutting‑edge drone technology. This position blends hands‑on UAS field operations with technical data analysis, collecting high‑quality aerial data and transforming it into accurate maps, models, and reports used for terrain modeling, volume calculations, and surface analysis. You’ll be responsible for conducting and quality‑checking all aerial drone flights, ensuring data accuracy from takeoff to final deliverable. In addition to technical work, this role supports business growth through strong customer service and collaboration across project teams.
A solid understanding of civil surveying is essential, along with proficiency in Beitzel Corporation’s products and services. This position offers variety and challenge, with a flexible schedule, travel opportunities, and the chance to work extended hours—including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight assignments—as project needs arise.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate with the Project Managers, Group Managers, and customers to provide and follow an accurate schedule for collection of flight data
Plan, execute, and document UAS flight missions for construction and excavation sites, ensuring compliance with FAA Part 107 and all safety, environmental, and operational regulations
Conduct pre‑flight planning, airspace reviews, and risk assessments for each mission
Maintain consistent QA/QC procedures for data accuracy, flight documentation, and analysis outputs
Process flight data to create orthomosaics, digital terrain models (DTMs), and 3D site maps for excavation and grading analysis
Identify surface features or inconsistencies that may impact excavation activities to assist with cut‑and‑fill volume calculations as needed
Integrate aerial data with survey control points, GPS datasets, and civil design files
Prepare detailed reports, visual models, and progress maps for use by project managers, engineers, and contractors
Working Conditions
Walk, sit, stand, and drive for extended periods of time
Navigate through challenging terrain with difficult access
Talk, hear, read, write and type
Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions
What You’ll Bring
5+ years of FAA approved drone operations and survey data processing experience
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate required
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain status as a company approved driver
Experience in excavation, earthworks, or civil site design preferred
Proficiency with drone mapping and data processing software
Experience with GIS, CAD, and 3D modeling tools
Experience with LiDAR and photogrammetry workflows for terrain and volume modeling
Must be a self‑starter with the ability to work independently, under minimal supervision, while maintaining a high level of integrity Strong data visualization and reporting skills
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out‑of‑town work
Employee focused work environment On‑the‑job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Safety‑first and drug‑free work environments Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement
This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Min Salary
USD $22.00/Hr.
Max Salary
USD $36.00/Hr.
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Worksite address
grantsville, MD, 21536, US
Who can apply
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