Roadway Permitting Technician

Roadway Permitting Technician

GAI Consultants is in search of a Roadway Permitting Technician to join the Energy Business Sector, focusing mainly on oil and gas, electrical transmission, and renewable energy initiatives. The preferred candidate will assist with various Roadway Permitting duties, which include coordinating with clients and agencies, preparing permit applications, developing drawings, creating deliverables, and monitoring budgets from inception to completion. The ideal individual will enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative setting that utilizes their relevant experience for professional development and advancement within today's energy sector.

Job Duties:

• Utilize Bluebeam Revu and AutoCAD to generate drawings and supplemental documents.
• Knowledgeable with Excel to create and manage spreadsheets. Must be capable of leading, and training staff to perform field visits to client sites to obtain photos, physical measurements, view site conditions. Ability to work independently on a project basis. Possess strong communication skills that will allow for coordination with internal staff, clients and agencies.
• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to travel to project sites and agency offices. Occasional overnight stay may be required.
• Must be able to wear and work in Personal Protection Equipment and be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

General Characteristics:

• Shows progress in applying broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. Shows progress in independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.
• Developing and taking initiative to be proactive and anticipate tasks; work independently; Internet research capabilities; organized and have the ability to multi-task and shift to another task without flaw; detail oriented, have the ability to meet deadlines and be proficient with accuracy; strong problem solver with good communication skills.

Experience Preferred:

• 0+ Years of Experience

Education:

• Associate degree (or higher) from accredited college or university preferred.
• Combination of experience, related coursework and/or education may replace requirement for college degree.

Certification/Licensure:

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities:

• Begins to implement roadway permitting support by providing higher level tasks supporting operations.
• Begins to collect and analyze internal and external information in order to support roadway permitting support.

Project and Task Management:

• Routinely plans and coordinates detailed aspects of roadway permitting support projects.
• Prepares project scopes, schedules and plans for assigned projects.

Management Responsibility:

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Attends project meetings and assists with meeting minutes.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining responsibilities and reviewing work products.

Communication Skills:

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitates interaction among staff. Interacts closely and effectively with Project Team, clients and agencies. Interacts and advises during internal and external project meetings.
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff; interacts with all GAI staff, outside vendors and clients.
• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. 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 Pay & Recognition:

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work–Life Balance:

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security:

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Qualifications:

Education:

Required: High School or better in Diploma or related field.

Experience:

Required: Less than 1 year: Related Experience

Licenses & Certifications:

Required: Driver's License