Penn E&R is a full-service environmental, engineering and construction company with over 27 years of experience providing reliable, cost-effective solutions to our clients. Penn E&R is headquartered in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with branch offices across the mid-Atlantic region.
Penn E&R is seeking a full-time Drone/UAV Services Manager to report to one of our offices in Doylestown, Pittsburgh, or Mansfield, PA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-senior level individual with an interest in UAV services to support the continued growth of Penn E&R's expanding operations in the mid-Atlantic U.S.
As a UAV Services Manager you will have the opportunity to:

• Use your proven experience in designing, contracting, self-performing and safely/successfully implementing various types of UAV projects with an independent aptitude.

• Maintain a practical and growing working body of UAV knowledge in a rapidly advancing industry.

• Support building backlog via working with Penn E&R’s leadership, existing surveying practice and project managers to present/demonstrate technical UAV benefits to various audiences, internal and external to Penn E&R.

• Lead a UAV practice which meets clientele needs while complying with governing regulations including FAA part 107, applicable Mid-Atlantic state statutes and local airport/utility/infrastructure jurisdictions.

• Work with or travel to Penn E&R’s Doylestown, Pittsburgh and Mansfield, PA Offices.

• Advance the development of other Penn E&R UAV pilots and a growing UAV practice at Penn E&R’s PA offices.

• Collaborate with other Penn E&R regional office leads to market Penn E&R’s licensed surveying and UAV services.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related field

• Applicable certifications including FAA UAV pilot’s license

• 3-5 years of applicable experience

• High-quality technical writing and communication skills

• Considers health and safety (H&S) a core value

• Working knowledge of necessary aerial equipment; software, data management platforms and client submittals

• Demonstrated ability to operate cameras and various UAV sensor packages, and ability to troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctions associated with UAV systems

• Ability to professionally interact with clients, the public, contractors, regulators and other employees

• Ability to work in a team and maintain attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with strong self-motivation and initiative

• Ability to nimbly use/read electronic mapping applications/maps and, navigate to coordinates and provide directions outside of cell phone service areas

• Proficient in using the most current software including UAV and related programs, Google Suite, Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Successful candidates will have a strong client service attitude, a self-motivated/pro-active approach and an ability to manage a variety of tasks in a high-quality manner within a dynamic team environment. We are looking for an individual with enthusiasm for outstanding client service, a persistent initiative to continually learn new technical practices and to earn the confidence of clientele, company management, colleagues and regulators.
Penn E&R offers hybrid/work-from-home opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, and best in consulting paid time off. Penn E&R is an Equal Opportunity Employer.