UAS Operations Engineer (Solutions Manager)

This role with Quanta Aviation Services (QAS) will be responsible for leading planning and execution for large-scale Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) capture programs across electric utility and infrastructure work. You will turn ambiguous scopes into clear plans, schedules, and service-level commitments, manage Drone Service Providers (DSPs), and coordinate daily with field crews and desktop inspectors for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC). You'll convert client scope into executable plans, schedules, and service-level commitments, build crew plans and equipment configurations for visual, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and thermal capture, as well as novel and unique applications of UAS. You'll also manage Drone Service Providers (DSPs) end-to-end, coordinate with desktop inspectors, support estimating and pricing, and own logistics details. Maintain clean project documentation, status reports, and delivery checklists. Communicate quickly and professionally via Microsoft Teams, email, and phone with clients, operating companies, and internal leaders. Drive after-action reviews and implement practical improvements in process and execution.