Senior Survey Technician - SIT

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an entry-level 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 direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of the subject matter.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills.
• Documenting/recording skills
• Computer skills
• Physical requirements of this position include outdoor work, standing, and walking on uneven terrain in various temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to outdoor elements, and insects.

General Characteristics

• Continues to show progress in 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

• 2 Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or related field required

Certification/Licensure

• Obtains SIT Registration
• Driver’s License    

Technical Responsibilities

• Continues to perform and participates on survey crews for various surveying services, including but not limited to preliminary surveys, construction staking, asbuilt surveys, depth of cover surveys, topographic surveys, reroute surveys, crossings surveys.
• Demonstrates increasing skills and knowledges with survey services.
• Keeps in close contact with the applicable Survey Party Chief to assure 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.  

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