Survey Field Technician

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Canonsburg (Washington County)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Health plan and wellness resources

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Survey Field Technician to join the Pittsburgh Power and Energy Market Sector. The role involves coordinating field tasks, leading safety talks, and performing survey measurements with total stations and GPS devices.

Candidates should have 2-3+ years of experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver's license. Expect extensive outdoor work and significant travel, with a team-driven environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Begins to develop advanced field operations skills and follows procedures.
Requires HS diploma and a valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel up to 100% during weekdays and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

Leads effective safety talks and coordinates with office personnel on group assignments.
Performs survey measurements with GPS/total stations and ensures data accuracy.
Able to operate field equipment and transfer files from data collectors.

Skills

Field operations

Safety leadership

Team coordination

GPS/Survey skills

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Total stations

Data collector

Tripods/Levels

Job description

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.

Physical Requirements

Travel requirements: 95%
- Travel details: Willingness to travel up to 100% during weekdays; Occasional weekend travel and/or work may also be required.
Lifting/maneuvering requirements: Up to 35lbs.
Exposure to outdoor elements: approximately 75% of the day
Walking long distances outdoors on uneven terrain: approximately 75% of the day
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

Minimum Experience

2-3+ Years of Experience

Education

H.S. Graduate

Certification/Licensure

Driver’s License

Technical 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; swimming skills (Preferred); ability to safely use hand tools, etc.

Project and Task Management

Begins to lead tasks.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

Able to lead crews up to two other people.
Can work independently or lead crews when necessary.

Communication, Teamwork, and Leadership

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.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition