Survey Drone Pilot

Kimley-Horn • Fort Worth, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Survey Drone Pilot to join our growing team in Fort Worth, Texas (TX). This role offers a unique blend of field and office work—supporting aerial and terrestrial LiDAR data capture, photogrammetry, and occasional conventional survey data collection while assisting with post processing and CAD drafting preparing high-quality deliverables for our clients.

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior survey experience
• FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Strong communication and technical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with conventional survey equipment
• Experience extracting LiDAR data is beneficial
• Experience in CAD Survey Drafting preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate drones and terrestrial scanning equipment for survey data collection, including photogrammetry, aerial and terrestrial LiDAR capture, registration, and data extraction (occasional travel may be required).
• Assist in processing and managing point cloud and other survey datasets, ensuring accuracy and usability for project needs.
• Assist in translating field data (points, sketches, photos, and reference maps) into comprehensive survey deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with surveyors, engineers, and project teams to deliver high-quality, on-time survey products that support projects in land development, transportation, infrastructure, and more.
• Assist in producing clear, detailed CAD drawings and survey exhibits (e.g., subdivision maps, ALTA surveys, topographic surveys) using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist in researching boundary and easement title documents, perform boundary analysis, and prepare legal descriptions and exhibits for rights-of-way, easements, and acquisition parcels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of survey operations.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed