Company: BetterDrones (Knifedge Lab Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)
Location: Noida, Sector 62, Uttar Pradesh
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 0–1 Year (Freshers Welcome)
Qualification: B.Tech. Civil Engineering Only
Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred
Travel Requirement: Extensive travel across India, including remote and challenging project locations.

About BetterDrones

BetterDrones is a drone intelligence and geospatial technology company specializing in drone inspections, GIS, LiDAR, mapping, surveying, and AI-powered infrastructure inspection solutions.

We work with power utilities, renewable energy companies, EPC contractors, railways, and government organizations to inspect, map, and manage critical infrastructure using advanced drone and geospatial technologies.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and field-oriented Field Operation Associate to support the planning, coordination, and execution of civil survey, DGPS, mapping, and infrastructure project activities across India.

This is an entry-level opportunity for B.Tech. Civil Engineering graduates who are willing to travel extensively, coordinate with field teams and clients, and take responsibility for end-to-end operational activities.

The role requires frequent travel, including to remote locations and challenging terrain. Candidates must be comfortable staying away from Noida for project assignments, working outdoors, and adapting to changing site conditions and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Operations & Project Execution

- Support the planning and execution of field surveys, DGPS activities, mapping, and infrastructure-related projects.
- Coordinate daily site activities, schedules, manpower requirements, and task allocation with the operations team.
- Visit project locations and support field execution, progress tracking, and timely completion of assigned work.
- Follow project instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and client/site protocols.

2. Team & Client Coordination

- Coordinate with surveyors, DGPS operators, field staff, internal departments, and project managers.
- Communicate with clients regarding site access, work schedules, daily progress, and operational requirements under the guidance of the reporting manager.
- Share timely updates, resolve routine coordination issues, and escalate delays or site-level challenges promptly.
- Ensure that field teams understand project instructions, deliverables, and timelines.

3. Survey Data & Documentation

- Assist in checking field records, survey measurements, coordinates, daily reports, and collected data for completeness.




- Coordinate with GIS and data-processing teams to transfer field data and address missing or incomplete information.
- Maintain daily progress reports, project trackers, manpower updates, and other operational documentation.
- Support quality checks and corrective actions as directed by the project team.

4. Travel, Logistics & Equipment Coordination

- Coordinate travel, accommodation, local transportation, site access, and other field logistics as required.
- Help track the availability, movement, and protected handling of DGPS/GNSS equipment and other survey instruments.
- Be prepared for frequent nationwide travel, extended project-site stays, and assignments in remote or difficult-to-access locations.
- Report equipment issues, resource shortages, safety concerns, and operational risks without delay.

5. End-to-End Operational Support

- Track assigned activities from pre-deployment preparation through field execution, data handover, reporting, and project closure.
- Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure dependencies, deliverables, and timelines are followed.
- Maintain professional conduct with clients, team members, vendors, and site representatives.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and demonstrate reliability, adaptability, and a willingness to learn.

Required Qualifications & Skills

B.Tech. in Civil Engineering is mandatory.

- Candidates from other degree or diploma backgrounds will not be considered.
- Experience: 0–1 year; freshers are welcome.
- Immediate joiners are preferred.
- Strong communication, coordination, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic working knowledge of MS Excel, email, reporting, and documentation.
- Interest in civil surveying, DGPS/GNSS, land surveying, mapping, and infrastructure projects.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India and stay at project locations as required.
- Ability to work outdoors, walk across uneven terrain, and adapt to remote sites, changing weather, and demanding field conditions.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple teams, follow instructions, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Preferred / Added Advantage

- Academic or practical exposure to surveying, DGPS/GNSS, Total Station, Auto Level, mapping, or site execution.
- Basic understanding of civil engineering drawings, measurements, or infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to GIS, drone mapping, LiDAR, power transmission and distribution, railways, highways, solar,



or other infrastructure projects.

Field Conditions – Please Read Before Applying

- Project locations may be anywhere in India and may include rural, hilly, forested, uneven, remote, or difficult-to-access terrain.
- Work may involve extensive travel, long outdoor working hours, walking across project sites, and extended stays away from Noida.
- Work schedules and travel plans will depend on project and client requirements.
- This is not a desk-only coordination role. The selected candidate must be willing to support actual field execution and end-to-end operational activities.
- Candidates must be comfortable coordinating with field personnel, communicating with clients, and handling operational challenges at project sites.

Please apply only if you are genuinely comfortable with frequent nationwide travel and the practical demands of field operations.

Why Join BetterDrones?

- Gain hands-on exposure to civil surveying, DGPS, GIS, LiDAR, drone mapping, and infrastructure projects.
- Work with experienced teams and clients across critical infrastructure sectors.
- Develop practical skills in field operations, client coordination, project execution, and reporting.
- Build a career in the growing drone intelligence and geospatial technology industry.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹23,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance

Application Question(s):

- Have you completed your B.Tech. in Civil Engineering? Please mention your college/university and year of passing.
- As a fresher, do you have any academic project, internship, or practical training experience related to civil engineering, surveying, DGPS/GNSS, or infrastructure fieldwork? Briefly describe it. If none, please mention “No practical experience.”
- Have you used any surveying instruments, mapping software, or technical tools during your academics or projects? Mention any exposure to Total Station, Auto Level, DGPS/GNSS, AutoCAD, QGIS, or other relevant tools.
- This role involves coordinating with field teams, clients, and internal departments. Are you comfortable handling these responsibilities and communicating professionally with different stakeholders?
- We prefer immediate joiners. If selected, how soon can you join? Please mention your earliest available joining date.
- Are you willing to travel extensively across India and stay at project locations for extended periods, depending on project requirements? Please confirm clearly.
- Have you read and understood the complete JD? Applications from candidates who haven't will be strictly rejected.
- Are you comfortable with the salary range offered for this position?

Work Location: In person

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