UAS Pilot / Survey Technician

Job description

Position Summary Acuren is currently seeking highly skilled UAS (Drone) Pilot II to support our operations. As a highly skilled UAS (Drone) Pilot / LiDAR Survey Technician, you will plan, execute, and deliver end-to-end airborne LiDAR and imagery acquisition projects using industry-leading sensor systems including YellowScan LiDAR (RIEGL-based) payloads and Trimble survey-grade GNSS/total station equipment. You will operate UAS to support geospatial data collection for electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, utility corridors, and environmental survey programs — carrying each project from mission planning through final deliverable submission with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate combines FAA Part 107 flight proficiency with hands-on LiDAR system operation, ground control survey techniques, and post-processing workflows capable of producing client-ready point clouds, DEMs, orthomosaics, and associated reports. This position is critical in supporting system reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through high-accuracy aerial data collection. Responsibilities: LiDAR Acquisition & Geospatial Survey: Operate YellowScan LiDAR systems (RIEGL VUX-series base...