Survey Field Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc. • North Strabane Township, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician to work with our Pittsburgh Power and Energy Market Sector within our Power & Energy Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team-oriented environment that will support professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Computer skills
• Good visual and hearing skills
• Follows procedures
• Good organizational skills
• Working in weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, etc.)
• Works with safety in mind
• Must be flexible with work hours
• Willingness to travel up to 100% during the week days and occasional weekend travel and/or work
• Able to do physically demanding work
• Ability to lift and carry between 25 and 50 lbs. routinely
• Ability to walk for lengthy periods
• 2-3+ Years of Experience
• H.S. Graduate
• Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Swimming skills

Responsibilities

• Leads effective safety talks
• Able to coordinate with office personnel on group assignments
• Able to conduct QMS on survey activity for group including horizontal and vertical measurement accuracy
• General understanding of coordinate geometry
• Must know survey nomenclature
• Should understand how to download or transfer files from the data collector
• Able to operate total stations, data collector, etc.
• Intermediate GPS/Survey skills
• Ability to set up tri-pods, levels
• Solid understanding of equipment usage including calibration, and care of delicate and expensive equipment
• Must have a steady hand and allow for proper measurements required for survey technical work
• Must be able to occasionally work at heights in certain environmental conditions, wade through water; ride in a boat
• Ability to safely use hand tools, etc.
• Begins to lead tasks.
• Able to lead crews up to two other people.
• Can work independently or lead crews when necessary.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• Interacts well with other staff
• Communicates effectively with clients, field representatives
• Able to motivate others
• Ability to function positively in a team environment
• Able to keep teams working harmoniously.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Recognition
• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED