Position Overview: This is the first level of the field technician positions. This position may be a training slot for a CADD Technician position. Desired qualifications for this incumbent include being well organized in actions and written communication, being familiar with common computer software including spreadsheets and databases and CAD drafting systems; having experience in design or line construction in a utility environment, being familiar with GIS systems and basic data structures. Incumbent must have a high level of self-motivation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the collection of facilities field data as specified for use by others in updating facilities records or preparing design documents. This position encompasses data collection, measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment or unit inventory, staking, and similar field-based reconnaissance at the direction of senior technical or engineering employees. This position will often work with more senior employees in the field acting as a design or staking assistant. Among the incumbent’s responsibilities are the following:

• The incumbent will adhere to and be a strong advocate for Pike Engineering’s Core Values to both Pike Engineering employees and our client(s).
• Accurately and neatly gather field data using paper drawings, forms, electronic data collection devices, digital cameras, or other formats and/or devices specified by the project manager and/or client.
• Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory input.
• Quickly learn and apply technology tools such as hand-held data loggers, laser range finders, angle finders, digital cameras, and GPS receivers. 
• Accurately record measurements and dimensions of requested items; be able to recognize levels of detail required to create a complete and accurate accounting of the field situation per the project specifications.
• Completely render as-built conditions to act as bases for new design work. 
• Accurately records data and measurements using correct standards and symbology such that the resulting product is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
• Correctly identifies equipment and apparatus in the field with low error rate and minimal supervisory assistance. 
• Meets production targets to keep on schedule and within budgeted labor hours. 

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company