Operations Engineer — Energy

Manager, Construction Services

Austin, TX | Full-Time | Onsite with Field Travel

The Opportunity 

Infravision is seeking an Operations Engineer to bridge engineering, research and development (R&D), and field operations, supporting the design, modification, maintenance, and integration of mechanical, hydraulic, and ground-based systems used in drone-enabled power line stringing operations.

In this hands-on engineering role, you will help turn technical concepts into practical, safe, and reliable equipment solutions. Working closely with engineering, R&D, aviation, operations, and field teams, you will support product development, equipment improvements, and field execution to ensure Infravision's technology performs effectively in demanding utility construction environments.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong mechanical engineering capabilities, technical curiosity, and practical problem-solving skills who enjoys seeing engineering solutions applied directly in the field.

About Infravision 

Infravision is transforming how the world's power grids are built through innovative, drone-enabled automation. Our mission is to make grid construction 10 times faster, safer, and more affordable. With safety at the core of everything we do, we combine advanced technology, engineering expertise, and practical innovation to shape the future of energy infrastructure.

We believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. Our team brings together professionals from aviation, engineering, technology, and military service, creating a collaborative environment built on trust, integrity, and shared purpose. We are proud of our strong representation of military veterans and the unique experience they bring to our workforce.

Why Join Infravision?

Join a team that's redefining energy infrastructure through innovation, collaboration, and meaningful work.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with traditional pre-tax and Roth contribution options, plus a 100% company match on employee contributions up to 4% of eligible compensation.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• Career Growth: Professional development and advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do 

• Engineering Design & Development: Support concept development, mechanical design, modification, and improvement of robotic products, ground hardware, and specialized equipment used in aerial stringing operations.
• Mechanical & Hydraulic Systems: Design, modify, maintain, and improve mechanical and hydraulic systems used in drone-enabled utility construction, ensuring equipment reliability and field readiness.
• Stringing Systems & Methodologies: Design rope management systems and support stringing methodologies that integrate Infravision's technology with conventional transmission construction practices.
• Equipment Maintenance & Improvement: Develop maintenance protocols, equipment improvement plans, and practical engineering solutions that enhance reliability, performance, safety, and productivity.
• Fabrication & Supplier Coordination: Oversee or support steel fabrication projects, specialist equipment selection, supplier coordination, and hardware quality inspections to meet operational requirements.
• CAD & Technical Documentation: Use CAD software to develop, modify, and communicate engineering designs, technical drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Field Engineering & Troubleshooting: Collaborate with field teams to identify equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement practical engineering solutions in real-world construction environments.
• Safety, Quality & Collaboration: Ensure designs, equipment modifications, and engineering activities meet applicable safety, quality, and operational requirements while working closely with engineering, R&D, aviation, operations, safety, suppliers, and customer-facing teams.
• Field & Operational Support: Travel to project locations as required to support equipment testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and field execution, while assisting with other engineering, documentation, safety, and operational needs as assigned.

What We’re Looking For 

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Mechanical & Technical Experience: Experience or strong interest in mechanical systems, hydraulics, steel fabrication, utility construction equipment, robotics, or field-based engineering.
• CAD & Design Skills: Proficiency with CAD software and the ability to create, interpret, modify, and communicate engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Engineering Problem-Solving: Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to translate engineering concepts into practical, field-ready solutions while troubleshooting equipment, system, and design challenges.
• Safety & Quality: Strong commitment to safety, engineering standards, quality requirements, structured documentation, and sound technical judgment.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with engineering, R&D, field operations, safety, suppliers, customers, and non-technical stakeholders while demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and ownership.
• Work Environment & Travel: Ability to work in office, shop, and field environments, including outdoor, non-climate-controlled, and active construction sites, with willingness to travel for field operations, testing, troubleshooting, and deployments.
• Adaptability & Learning: Ability to quickly learn new technologies, equipment, industry standards, and operating procedures while adapting to changing priorities in a growing business.

Next Steps

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help shape the future of energy infrastructure with Infravision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Infravision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process.