Assistant Field Engineer – Construction Layout Pro

Holder Construction; Catalpa (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on a Richmond, VA project. This full-time role supports field engineering crews and performs layout using surveying tools to ensure alignment with schedules and specs.

Qualified candidates will lead layout activities, operate total stations and site equipment, and coordinate with trades. Willingness to travel and work overtime is required; safety and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading construction layout crews.
• Ability to operate surveying tools (Total Stations, site levels, lasers, data collectors and tablets).
• Strong understanding of drawings (structural, architectural, civil, shop) and layout methods.
• Basic knowledge of construction tools and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain vertical and horizontal project control.
• Support field engineering crew activities under guidance of a Field Engineer.
• Plan, coordinate and perform field engineering and layout using surveying equipment.
• Provide accurate layout for construction activities per project schedules and priorities.
• Verify layout accuracy per drawings and specs (foundations, anchors, embeds, slabs, walls).
• Collaborate with field crews and partners to coordinate daily activities and resolve layout issues.

Skills

Total stations

Site levels

Lasers

Data collectors

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Layout methods

Math basics

Communication

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on a Richmond, VA project. This full-time role supports field engineering crews and performs layout using surveying tools to ensure alignment with schedules and specs.

Qualified candidates will lead layout activities, operate total stations and site equipment, and coordinate with trades. Willingness to travel and work overtime is required; safety and reliability are essential.