Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

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 a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Richmond, VA. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish andmaintainvertical and horizontal project control.
• Support and oversee field engineering crew activities with guidance from a Field Engineer.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform field engineering and layout operations using surveying equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely layout for construction activities in accordance with project schedules and field priorities.
• Verify layout accuracy and tolerances in accordance with contract drawings and project specifications, including foundations, anchor bolts, embeds, slabs, walls, and other critical items.
• Collaborate with field crews, project teams, and trade partners to coordinate daily activities and resolve layout issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Has had previous experience leading construction layout crews.
• Ability to operate total stations, site levels, lasers, data collectors, and tablets.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, civil, and shop drawings.
• Basic Knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, layout means and methods, and general building/site constructability.
• Working knowledge of common field tools, including tape measures, hammers, torpedo levels, stick rulers, framing squares, and 2-foot or 4-foot levels.
• Intermediate math and reading skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to convert inches to decimal feet and decimal feet to inches accurately.
• Ability to calculate concrete quantities for footings, elevated slabs, round columns, and similar work.
• Must have reliable means of transportation.
• Strong communication, time management, and general computer skills, including standard business software.
• Ability to work overtime, and weekend hours.
• Consistent punctuality, dependability, and readiness to support daily project needs.
• Ability to work in an OSHA-compliant safety environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred:

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.