Surveyor Site Engineer

Job Summary:

The Drone Surveyor will be responsible for conducting aerial surveys of municipal solid waste dumpsites undergoing biomining and remediation. This role involves planning drone missions, capturing high-resolution aerial data, generating 3D topographic models, and calculating volumetric changes for project monitoring and reporting in compliance with Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), CPCB, and state PCB guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drone Flight Planning & Execution

• Conduct aerial surveys over legacy waste dumpsites at regular intervals.
• Plan and execute drone missions using tools like DJI GS Pro, DroneDeploy, or Pix4D Capture.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance (DGCA), and airspace permissions before flight.

2. Data Collection & Analysis

• Capture orthomosaic images, digital surface models (DSM), and point clouds.
• Process drone imagery using software (e.g., Pix4D, Agisoft, QGIS) to assess:
• Waste mound volumes
• Cut-fill calculations
• Area under excavation
• Progress monitoring

3. Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare periodic progress reports with drone visuals and volume reduction analysis.
• Overlay pre- and post-biomining images to support contractor billing and compliance.
• Support third-party monitoring and audit processes with drone-based evidence.

4. Coordination & Site Support

• Work with GIS engineers, landfill remediation teams, and municipal engineers.
• Assist in identifying areas for excavation, capping, or leachate management.
• Provide drone footage for public presentations, investor decks, or regulatory documentation.

5. Maintenance, Logs, and Compliance

• Maintain drone hardware, batteries, and spare parts.
• Keep flight logs, geotagging records, and compliance documents as per DGCA norms.
• Stay updated with DGCA rules (UAS Rules 2021), No Permission No Takeoff (NPNT) protocols.

Skills:

• Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geomatics, or Remote Sensing.
• DGCA-certified drone pilot (Micro or Small category preferred).
• UAV experience in civil or waste management projects.
• Proficient in Pix4D, DroneDeploy, QGIS/ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SWM Rules 2016, CPCB Guidelines on Legacy Waste Biomining.
• Good physical fitness for site-based work and working in waste management zones.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in landfill surveys, scientific capping, or environmental impact studies.
• Understanding of biomining workflows including RDF, compost, inert segregation.
• Exposure to reporting formats required by SBM Urban and ULBs.