Power & Energy Field Survey Technician – 95% Travel

GAI Consultants Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Health benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Survey Field Technician to join our Pittsburgh Power and Energy Market Sector. The role focuses on field survey operations, coordinating teams, and maintaining data quality in demanding environments.

Travel up to 100% during weekdays, with occasional weekend work, is required. You will operate total stations and data collectors, perform safety talks, and support senior staff with project data and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• Leads effective safety talks and coordinates field assignments.
• Intermediate GPS/Survey skills and knowledge of survey nomenclature.
• Able to operate total stations and data collectors with proper calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams on survey projects.
• Coordinate with office personnel on group assignments.
• Ensure quality control of survey data and measurements.
• Set up tripods, levels, and use survey equipment safely.
• Maintain equipment and safety standards in variable conditions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Survey terminology

GPS/Survey skills

Total station operation

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Total Station

Data Collector

GPS Equipment

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Survey Field Technician to join our Pittsburgh Power and Energy Market Sector. The role focuses on field survey operations, coordinating teams, and maintaining data quality in demanding environments.

Travel up to 100% during weekdays, with occasional weekend work, is required. You will operate total stations and data collectors, perform safety talks, and support senior staff with project data and equipment handling.