Power Grid Field Survey Technician

United Utility; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility Services is seeking a Ground Survey Technician / UAS Ground Support Technician to gather field data from distribution and transmission lines, poles, conductors, and related equipment. You will collect essential photos, document pole framing, perform hammer sounding, and operate LiDAR and other field tools for project designers and asset managers.

Under supervision, you will travel to client sites, support field logistics, and ensure data is accurate and fully uploaded.

Qualifications

• Field data collection for utility lines and equipment.
• Proficient with tablets, laptops, and data apps.
• Photograph pole framing and conditions per standards.
• Ability to travel and perform field inspections.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client-owned or assigned work areas.
• Capture pole data, framing, conductor observations, and field info.
• Take site photos per procedures and standards.
• Perform ground-based pole inspections on distribution/transmission.
• Conduct hammer sounding and document findings.
• Collect data using tablets, GPS, LiDAR, and other tools.
• Review data for completeness and accuracy before leaving sites.
• Upload and organize field data per workflows.

Skills

Field Data Collection

Tablets & Laptops

Camera & Photo Capture

Documentation & Reporting

Team & Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LiDAR

GPS Devices

Multimeters

Tablets

Digital Cameras

Excel & Word

Job description

United Utility Services is seeking a Ground Survey Technician / UAS Ground Support Technician to gather field data from distribution and transmission lines, poles, conductors, and related equipment. You will collect essential photos, document pole framing, perform hammer sounding, and operate LiDAR and other field tools for project designers and asset managers.

Under supervision, you will travel to client sites, support field logistics, and ensure data is accurate and fully uploaded.