Advanced UAV Operator / Surveyor

Advanced UAV Operator / Surveyor

Calgary, AB

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients, and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Advanced UAV Operator / Surveyor!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Land Development team, based in the Calgary, AB office and have the opportunity to work with a great team.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Survey Layout for all stages of subdivision construction including rough grading, underground and surface installations
• Perform UAV flights to collect aerial photos and topographical information
• Prepare surfaces using photogrammetry software
• Topographical survey for quantity calculations
• Pickup grades and locations of existing utilities and/or features for design purposes
• Download ASCM sheets for initial site surveys and localizations
• Use GIS software such as Pix4d and Propeller to process and analyze geographical data collected during drone operations
• Maintain and repair drones and related equipment as needed
• Plan and map interpretation
• Preparing field notes and sketches
• Use and maintenance of GPS survey instruments, Total Stations, Data Collectors and Levels

What your experience looks like

• Minimum of five years’ experience as Party Chief / UAV Operator
• Preference will be given to candidates with subdivision construction survey experience
• Degree or Diploma in Geomatics, Engineering Technology or related field from a recognized institution is an asset
• UAV Operation and Maintenance
• Strong 3D drone skills using RTK, PPK, or GCP
• Valid Canadian Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate (RPAS Ground School and Flight Review)
• Knowledge of survey field data transfer software and general computer software/applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work in a team environment and independently
• Valid driver’s license