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I am a Staffing Specialist for Smart Infrastructure, a global company specializing in staffing both Consulting and Full-Time positions.
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Job Tittle: UAS Mapping Technician (Drone Pilot + Geospatial Processing)
Location: Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Duration: Full Time
Job Description:
· We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented UAS Mapping Technician to support drone-based surveying and geospatial analytics for large-scale civil infrastructure projects. This individual will lead flight operations and produce high-quality photogrammetry, mapping, and volumetric deliverables for a huge reservoir project and future geospatial engagements.
· This position is ideal for someone experienced in both field operations (drone piloting) and post-processing using industry-standard geospatial tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Flight Operations (UAS Field Work)
- Plan and execute drone missions for photogrammetry-based mapping
- Operate Wingtra (Gen II or Ray) and/or multirotor platforms
- Ensure safe operation under FAA Part 107 guidelines
- Maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times
- Conduct site assessments and identify flight hazards
- Coordinate flight windows with construction teams and site management
- Maintain UAV logs, batteries, and equipment readiness
Photogrammetry & Data Processing
- Process aerial imagery using WingtraHub, Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, or similar
- Generate:
- Orthomosaics
- DSM/DTM terrain models
- Point clouds
- Contour files
- Perform QA/QC checks, including:
- RMSE analysis
- Ground control point verification (GCP or PPK-based)
- Produce volumetric calculations for:
- Cut/fill
- Stockpiles
- Earthwork quantities
Geospatial Deliverables:
- Prepare and export data into formats used by surveyors and engineers (GeoTIFF, LAS, SHP, DWG, DXF)
- Assemble periodic progress reports for construction oversight
- Assist with integration of datasets into client Hub dashboards
- Maintain organized archives of flight data and processed outputs
Communication & Coordination:
- Work closely with project managers, survey teams, and USACE stakeholders
- Provide clear documentation of workflows, processing steps, and metadata
- Attend occasional field coordination and planning meetings
Qualifications:
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- 1+ years of drone mapping experience (photogrammetry)
- Proficiency with mapping software (Pix4D, Metashape, WingtraHub, DJI Terra, etc.)
- Understanding of GIS concepts (coordinate systems, spatial accuracy, metadata)
- Ability to work independently in field conditions
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred:
- Experience with WingtraOne Gen II or Wingtra Ray
- Experience on construction or civil infrastructure sites
- Familiarity with volumetric workflows (TBC, Propeller, Civil 3D)
- Basic GIS/CAD skills (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
- Ability to support USACE geospatial deliverable requirements