Surveying Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support our Pittsburgh Power and Energy Market Sector. You will work in a team-driven environment, coordinating survey activities, operating total stations and data collectors, and traveling as needed to collect accurate field data.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment handling, and collaborative problem-solving with engineers and project staff. Growth opportunities exist within the Power & Energy practice and broader firm.

Qualifications

• Team leadership and safety awareness in field operations.
• Basic surveying concepts and field measurements.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% and work varying hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey tasks and coordinate with office for group assignments.
• Operate survey instruments and ensure data accuracy and proper transfer.
• Support safety talks and maintain equipment care.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Survey equipment

GPS/GNSS

Coordinate geometry

Education

HS Graduate

Tools

Total stations

Data collector

Calibration tools

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 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
• 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

• 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—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications