Senior Survey Technician

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Survey Technician to work with the Florida Transportation Market Sector within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team oriented environment that will support professional growth and development.

Essential Duties:

• Assists surveyors and other mapmakers in obtaining and computing data relevant to measuring land surfaces.
• Obtains land survey data, such as angles, elevations, points, and contours, using electronic distance measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Places and recovers markings, stakes and other such signifiers at work locations.
• Compiles notes, sketches, and records of survey data obtained and work performed.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills.
• Documenting/recording skills.
• Computer skills.

General Characteristics

• Begins to acquire basic skills; follows procedures; learns record keeping protocols learns data collection, recording and interpretation, learns technical literature basics, available for frequent travel and field work.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 0+ Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related field required

Certification/Licensure

• Obtains SIT Registration
• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Begins to perform and participate on survey crews for various surveying services, including but not limited to preliminary surveys, construction staking, as-built surveys, depth of cover surveys, topographic surveys, re-route surveys and crossings surveys.
• Keeps in close contact with the applicable Survey Party Chief to have a full understanding of the scope of services of projects.
• Learns to and ultimately assists Party Chief in downloading data collected daily and transmitting the data files.
• Responsible for contacting the Survey Party Chief and/or Survey and Mapping Manager to troubleshoot technical difficulties the survey crew encounters.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate GPS, conventional total station, data collectors, and other surveying equipment is required.

Project and Task Management

• None

Management Responsibility

• Receives close supervision on each aspect of assignments.
• Attains mentored experience from a licensed surveyor

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members.

Why GAI:

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement