Drone Engineer – Drone Scanning & Digital Mapping (BIM/GIS) - Vlaanderen

🇧🇪 Ghent, Flanders
Posted 1 month ago
Expires June 9, 2026
Full TimeOn-siteEngineeringOperations

As a Drone Engineer at BESIX, you will be at the forefront of integrating advanced drone technologies into construction projects across Flanders. BESIX is a leading Belgian multidisciplinary group specializing in construction, real estate development, and concessions, with a strong presence in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Australia. This role places you within the Engineering and Methods department, bridging on-site operations with digital innovations to enhance project efficiency and accuracy.

Your primary responsibilities will include conducting drone flights, 3D scans, and digital surveys using technologies such as LiDAR and photogrammetry. You will process point clouds and integrate photogrammetric data into BIM and GIS platforms, creating digital models, maps, and analyses to support project teams. Additionally, you will advise on digital workflows, train and support site and BIM teams in digital mapping, and maintain drones, sensors, and software while staying updated on emerging technologies.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field such as surveying or electromechanics. Experience with drone scanning, LiDAR, photogrammetry, SLAM, and BIM/GIS platforms is highly valued. Possession of drone certifications (A1-A3, A2, Specific STS) is required, with SORA or STS-02 being advantageous. Proficiency in Dutch is essential for effective communication on-site, with a good command of English necessary for software and documentation purposes.

BESIX offers a competitive compensation package, including a market-conform salary, flexible mobility benefits, teleworking options, hospitalization and group insurance, meal vouchers, and work-life balance programs. The company emphasizes continuous learning and career development, providing opportunities to work on complex projects both locally and internationally.

Joining BESIX means becoming part of a dynamic, creative, and entrepreneurial company committed to sustainable and responsible practices. The organization fosters an inclusive work environment, values diverse perspectives, and encourages innovative ideas to build iconic and sustainable projects for the future.

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