PLS-CADD Operator – Drone Based Powerline Survey

3 years

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Founded in 2019, BetterDrones is a leading service provider specializing in Geo-spatial & Operational data analytics solutions for the Utility, Mobility & Urban Sector. We offer comprehensive support across, the Survey & Inspection, leveraging our cloud-based platform ENRZY for advance intelligence. Our expertise spans from Power, Metro, Railways & Urban Sector, where we utilize advance Drone, Sensor's technologies like LiDAR, Visual, Thermal & Partial Discharge camera to address complex problems associated with specific sector.


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Role Overview

As a PLS-CADD Operator at BetterDrones, you will be responsible for processing drone survey 

data and creating accurate transmission line design models using PLS-CADD software. You will 

work closely with the drone operations, GIS, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality 

survey outputs for powerline inspection, design, and asset management projects. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Process drone-captured LiDAR, photogrammetry, and survey data into PLS-CADD 
  • software for transmission line modeling. 
  • Develop and update powerline profiles, sag-tension calculations, and clearance analysis. 
  • Generate detailed reports and design outputs including plan & profile drawings, stringing 
  • charts, and clearance violation reports. 
  • Perform terrain and structure modeling from survey data for new line design and existing 
  • line assessment. 
  • Ensure compliance with power utility standards, regulatory requirements, and project 
  • specifications. 
  • Collaborate with drone operations team to define survey parameters and ensure data 
  • quality. 
  • Validate and cross-check survey outputs with GIS and CAD teams for accuracy. 
  • Support engineers in feasibility studies, line uprating, re-stringing, and asset management 
  • analysis. 
  • Maintain documentation and project archives for all PLS-CADD related work. 


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD software (mandatory). 
  • Understanding of LiDAR data processing and point cloud management. 
  • Strong knowledge of transmission line design concepts (sag, clearance, tension, 
  • loading, etc.). 
  • Experience with survey data integration (GPS, Total Station, Drone-based survey 
  • outputs). 
  • Familiarity with CAD/GIS software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS/QGIS preferred). 
  • Ability to analyze and interpret large datasets with attention to detail. 
  • Strong problem-solving and technical documentation skills. 
  • Team-oriented mi

    

    ndset with ability to collaborate across drone, survey, and engineering 
  • teams. 



Qualifications

  • Diploma / B.Tech / B.E. in Civil / Electrical / Surveying / Geoinformatics / related 
  • discipline. 
  • Certification or training in PLS-CADD preferred. 
  • 1–3 years of experience in transmission line design or survey data processing. 
  • Prior exposure to Drone/LiDAR-based survey projects is an added advantage. 


Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy of PLS-CADD outputs (line profiles, clearance reports, design models). 
  • Turnaround time for processing drone survey data into design-ready formats. 
  • Compliance with utility / project specifications. 
  • Effective collaboration with drone operations and engineering teams. 

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