About This Role
This role involves performing aerial data collection, mapping, surveying support, and construction documentation for utility-scale solar EPC projects. The position utilizes Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), survey equipment, and specialized mapping software to collect accurate field data. This data supports engineering, estimating, construction, project controls, and site management throughout the construction lifecycle, from preconstruction surveys to final project documentation.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct UAS/drone flight operations across large utility-scale solar construction sites in accordance with FAA regulations, company procedures, and project requirements
- Collect high-resolution aerial imagery and survey data for mapping, topographic surveys, construction progress, inspections, and project documentation
- Perform photogrammetry and aerial mapping to produce Ortho mosaics, digital terrain models (DTMs), digital surface models (DSMs), point clouds, and other project deliverables
- Support site surveying activities utilizing GPS/GNSS, RTK, robotic total stations, and other survey equipment as required
- Establish, verify, and maintain survey control throughout the duration of construction
- Support construction layout and verification activities for roads, grading, drainage, equipment pads, pile locations, electrical infrastructure, substations, and other project components
- Perform existing-condition and preconstruction aerial surveys to document site conditions prior to mobilization and construction
- Conduct routine progress flights to document construction status and provide project teams with current aerial imagery
- Assist with earthwork quantity calculations, stockpile measurements, cut/fill analysis, and verification of completed work
- Support grading operations by providing accurate surface data and comparing existing conditions against design surfaces
- Provide survey and aerial data to support pile installation, tracker/racking construction, module installation, underground electrical systems, inverter/transformer locations, and other solar construction activities
- Compare collected field data against IFC drawings, design models, and project specifications to identify potential discrepancies
- Support quality control activities by documenting installed conditions and assisting with verification of completed construction
- Process and manage drone imagery and survey data using applicable photogrammetry, CAD, GIS, and mapping software
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Survey Managers, Engineers, Project Controls, and field personnel to determine survey and aerial data requirements
- Maintain accurate flight logs, survey records, field notes, control documentation, and project files
- Organize and maintain aerial imagery and survey data so information is readily accessible to project teams
