Field Technician, Right of Way

langan•Philadelphia, PA

21h

About The Position

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 30+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work. Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Job Summary Langan is seeking an Field Technician, Right of Way, to join its collaborative team in Bethlehem, Doylestown or Philadelphia, PA. This individual will serve a key function in assisting with identifying, planning, scheduling, and performing field site visits related to encroachment inquiries and excavation plans submitted via the state one-call system dig tickets. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top-notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs, and to collaborate and learn from our multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on landmark land development projects.

Requirements

High school diploma; Associate’s degree preferred; College courses in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related area preferred;
2 years of prior work-related experience;
Strong mechanical aptitude;
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products as well as GIS and ticket management systems (e.g., ERSI Webmap and Irth’s Utilisphere software, or similar);
Experience using geophysical equipment and applications such as magnetometers and radio-detection units;
Strong attention to detail with excellent judgement capabilities related to land records (e.g., deeds, as-builts, easements, etc.);
Ability to prioritize and respond to multiple requests from several sources and track a constantly evolving work schedule;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with property owners, regulatory agencies, public officials, and contractors;
Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
Strong planning and organizational skills;
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality;
Ability to travel within the Pittsburgh area (Greene, Washington, and Allegheny counties) on a regular basis;
Availability to work overtime, evenings and weekends, as needed; and
Ability to travel and stay overnight for work.

Responsibilities

Assist with conducting data review and field site visits in support of responding to utility dig tickets or encroachment requests;
Review historical deeds, easements, and design records to understand asset/land ownership;
Draft encroachment agreements and exhibits for project manager review;
Coordinate, schedule and implement required field support;
Monitor and conduct oversight of encroachment work (e.g., excavation contractors);
Interact with property owners, other pipeline company representatives and local public representatives to clear one-call tickets or complete field mark-outs;
Locate out of service pipelines/rights-of-way utilizing subsurface utility locating equipment (e.g. magnetometer and probe bar) and historical records;
Support field services, as needed (e.g. observe excavations/encroachments by third-parties for compliance with client specifications);
Perform right-of-way reconnaissance and mapping updates in coloration with the project team; utilize digital software solutions to document field work performed;
Identify critical requests and other pressing situations and respond appropriately by initiating prescribed response procedures and expediting communications with project team, clients and third parties;
Complete and maintain required reports and logs;
Attend client/team meetings to report out on the status of one-call tickets responses, encroachment related matters, and stakeholder engagement;
Actively participates in internal Health and Safety training and has strong commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace and field;
Assist the Environmental team with ongoing project and programs; and
Performs other duties as requested.

Benefits

full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
employee resource groups
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs