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Drone Pilot (UAS) - Construction & Surveying
Trumbull Corporation
Build your career from a new perspective-literally.
Trumbull Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in heavy civil and highway construction, is seeking a skilled and motivated Drone Pilot (UAS) to support our growing field technology and surveying operations. This is an exciting opportunity to combine cutting-edge drone technology with real-world infrastructure projects that shape communities.
What You'll Do
As a Drone Pilot at Trumbull, you'll play a critical role in capturing, analyzing, and delivering high-quality aerial data to support construction planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
We're looking for someone who is both technically capable and field-ready-someone who thrives working independently while supporting a larger team.
Qualifications:
Take your career to new heights with Trumbull Corporation. If you're passionate about drone technology, construction, and delivering precision data that drives results-we want to hear from you.
Individuals with Disabilities: PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at 412.807.2000 or email us at careers@pjdick.com.
PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.
We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.
To view our EEO policy, click here; to view our Section 503 and VEVRAA Affirmative Action Policy, click here.
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Trumbull Corporation
Build your career from a new perspective-literally.
Trumbull Corporation, a nationally recognized leader in heavy civil and highway construction, is seeking a skilled and motivated Drone Pilot (UAS) to support our growing field technology and surveying operations. This is an exciting opportunity to combine cutting-edge drone technology with real-world infrastructure projects that shape communities.
What You'll Do
As a Drone Pilot at Trumbull, you'll play a critical role in capturing, analyzing, and delivering high-quality aerial data to support construction planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute weekly drone missions using RTK-enabled UAV systems
- Capture high-resolution aerial imagery, video, and photogrammetry data
- Conduct pre-flight planning and safety checks in compliance with FAA regulations
- Perform site mapping, topographic surveys, and volumetric analysis
- Monitor construction progress and deliver visual reports to project teams
- Inspect structures, infrastructure, and job sites using drone technology
- Process and analyze data using Pix4D, AgTek, CAD, and related platforms
- Generate orthomosaic maps, 3D models, and progress documentation
- Maintain drone equipment, sensors, batteries, and flight logs
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and field teams
- Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107, PennDOT, and PA Turnpike regulations
We're looking for someone who is both technically capable and field-ready-someone who thrives working independently while supporting a larger team.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in GIS, Surveying, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Experience operating commercial UAV/drone platforms
- FAA Part 107 certification (or ability to obtain) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with photogrammetry, GIS, and mapping software
- Experience with CAD or BIM software is a plus
- Understanding of construction workflows and site safety practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret aerial data
- Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills
- Self-starter with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and working in outdoor environments
- Work performed in varying weather conditions and at heights
- Work on impactful infrastructure projects across the region
- Be at the forefront of construction technology and innovation
- Join a company known for Safety, Quality, Integrity, Family, and Community
- Opportunities for growth and advancement in a nationally recognized Top 100 ENR contractor
Take your career to new heights with Trumbull Corporation. If you're passionate about drone technology, construction, and delivering precision data that drives results-we want to hear from you.
Individuals with Disabilities: PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at 412.807.2000 or email us at careers@pjdick.com.
PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.
We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.
To view our EEO policy, click here; to view our Section 503 and VEVRAA Affirmative Action Policy, click here.
#ES26