Survey And Inspection Technician

About us

Ahead Engineering (AE) is a full-service telecom engineering firm composed of experienced telecom engineering professionals. We offer our clients the most innovative, cost-effective designs on the market. We achieve this by constantly improving upon existing designs and thinking outside the current standard.

Position Purpose: 

The Survey and Inspection Technician is primarily responsible for data collection in the field on wireless infrastructure, on-site inspection after installations are completed, and CAD drafting services. They will frequently travel to various sites within the metropolitan areas of New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania with occasional travel around the intercontinental U.S.

Position Summary: 

The Survey and Inspection Technician will conduct site visits to points of interest to gather required photographs and measurements of telecommunications infrastructure and equipment, primarily wooden utility poles and metal streetlight poles within the public-right-of-way, utilizing lidar technology. After equipment has been installed, on-site inspection work will be performed that includes photographs, measurements, and review of the contractor’s work against the approved Construction Drawings. Additionally, they will prepare documents and files utilizing CAD software. 

Functional Responsibilities:

• Field Data Collection: Capturing clear, detailed photographs and accurate measurements of telecommunications infrastructure utilizing field collection tools provided by Ahead Engineering. Create maps for efficient navigating to multiple locations in a day. Note, employee will be reimbursed for all gas mileage, tolls, and/or parking as applicable to field data collection.
• Inspection: Visiting the installation upon completion of work by a third-party contractor, comparing the installation to the approved Construction Drawings, noting any issues, capturing clear, detailed photographs and accurate measurements of the installation, and creating an inspection report. Create maps for efficient navigating to multiple locations in a day.
• CAD Drafting: Drafting services to complete site-specific documentation for construction of wireless infrastructure. Ability to consistently draft accurate drawings and incorporate revisions and feedback into drawings as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Must hold a valid and current Driver’s License
• Must have a reliable mode of transportation for conducting site visits
• Must be willing to travel within NY/NJ/Eastern PA metro areas
• Occasional air travel across the U.S. is expected

Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience with Autodesk or similar CAD products – AutoCAD and Inventor preferred
• Ability to utilize phone applications
• Ability to interpret blueprints
• Attention to detail with the ability to perform drawing revisions based on mark ups

Ahead Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Should you require an accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.