LiDAR Drone Operator Job at Jones Petrie Rafinski, Schenectady, NY

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  • Jones Petrie Rafinski
  • Schenectady, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR) is a dynamic provider of A&E services in South Bend and Fort Wayne, IN. As a multi-disciplined firm, we offer our professionals a broad variety of challenging assignments working on solutions in both the public and private sector.

Were looking for a skilled and motivated LiDAR Drone Operator to join our surveying team. This role is ideal for someone who combines an understanding of land surveying principles with hands-on experience operating drone-based LiDAR systems. Youll play a key part in capturing high-accuracy data for boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction layout, and other land development projects.

If youre detail-oriented, tech-driven, and thrive in both the field and post-processing environments, wed love to connect.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, execute, and document UAV missions using LiDAR-equipped drones for a variety of land surveying applications.
  • Operate multirotor or fixed-wing UAV platforms, ensuring data is captured safely and efficiently under FAA regulations.
  • Apply GNSS-based corrections (RTK/PPK) and geodetic transformations to align survey data to control networks.
  • Process raw LiDAR data into classified point clouds using tools such as TerraScan, LAStools, CloudCompare, or Global Mapper.
  • Generate topographic surfaces (DEM/DSM), contours, and other deliverables per project specifications.
  • Coordinate and Communicate with licensed surveyors, CAD teams, civil engineers, and architects to ensure data integrates smoothly into project workflows.
  • Maintain drone hardware, flight logs, calibration records, and safety checklists.
  • Work alongside surveying, engineering, and architectural teams to integrate data into workflows.

Required Qualifications:

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
  • 25 years of experience operating drones and working with LiDAR in a surveying or mapping context.
  • Experience with LiDAR processing software (e.g., TerraSolid Suite, LAStools, Global Mapper).
  • Understanding of coordinate systems, control points, and geospatial accuracy standards.
  • Familiarity with typical surveying deliverables such as topographic maps, boundary lines, and site plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working alongside licensed land surveyors or as part of a field crew.
  • Knowledge of Civil 3D, Carlson, or other CAD tools used in survey deliverables.
  • Familiarity with photogrammetry, RTK/PPK post-processing, and geodetic conversions.
  • Problem-solving and documentation skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and QA/QC.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Student loan stipend
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Unlimited career growth potential

Job Tags

Temporary work, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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