Drone Engineer – Drone Scanning & Digital Mapping (bim/gis)

Drone Engineer

We are looking for a Drone Engineer to support digital measurements, scanning, and data integration on complex construction and infrastructure projects in Flanders. In this role, you will work at the intersection of construction, geospatial data, and digital engineering, helping project teams to translate real-site situations into accurate digital models.

You will use drone technology, 3D scanning, and data processing to make planning, execution, and follow-up of the works smarter and more efficient.

Your contribution:

• Performing drone flights, 3D scans, and digital measurements using photogrammetry, LiDAR, and related technologies.
• Processing point clouds and geospatial data and integrating them into BIM and GIS environments.
• Preparing digital models, maps, measurements, and analyses for engineering and project teams.
• Supporting sites with accurate spatial data for planning, coordination, and progress tracking.
• Advising project teams on digital workflows, scanning methodologies, and best practices.
• Training and supporting site teams, BIM coordinators, and engineers in the use of drone and scan data.
• Maintaining drones, sensors, and software, with attention to compliance and operational readiness.
• Staying up-to-date with developments in drone technology, digital measurements, and construction digitalization.

Your profile:

• Experience with drone scanning, photogrammetry, LiDAR, SLAM, or point cloud processing is a strong asset.
• Experience with BIM and/or GIS as a modeler, coordinator, or data engineer is a plus.
• Affinity with the construction sector (site, planning, engineering, or methods) is highly valued.
• Analytical, precise, and solution-oriented.
• Strong communication skills and able to clearly explain technical matters.
• Curious, innovative, and eager to learn.
• Structured, quality-focused, and eye for detail.

Education:

• Diploma Industrial Engineer, Civil Engineer, or Professional Bachelor in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Electromechanics, or a related technical field.

Drone certification:

• Valid drone certificates (A1–A3, A2, or Specific category).
• SORA or STS-02 certification is a plus.

Technical skills:

• BIM: Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Solibri
• GIS: ArcGIS, QGIS, FME, CloudCompare, Site Scan
• Point clouds & drone software: ReCap, Cyclone, Pix4D, Metashape, DroneDeploy, DJI Terra
• Strong affinity with IT systems and digital workflows.

Language skills:

• Dutch: required (site communication, training, reporting).
• English: good working knowledge for software, documentation, and technical exchange.

What we offer you:

• A hands-on role where you help build the digital site of tomorrow.
• Working with advanced drone, scan, and digital engineering technologies.
• Close collaboration with engineering, BIM, and site teams on complex projects.
• A professional and innovative work environment focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• A competitive salary package with benefits and long-term growth opportunities.