Survey Field Technician

GAI Consultants•Canonsburg, PA

8d•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. General Characteristics Begins to develop advanced field operations skills; possesses 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 and 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.

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
Travel requirements: 95%
Willingness to travel up to 100% during weekdays
Occasional weekend travel and/or work may also be required
Lifting/maneuvering requirements: Up to 35lbs
Operating mid-size or full-size trucks offroad in various weather conditions: approximately 75% of the day
Climbing, walking, bending, navigating construction landscapes: approximately 75% of the day
2-3+ Years of Experience
H.S. Graduate
Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Swimming skills (Preferred)

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