Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

Socket.dev; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Field Engineer for our Hampton, GA project. This full-time, in-person role supports the Operations team with survey responsibilities on site.

You will operate surveying instruments, read maps and diagrams, and set stakes for slopes and grades, ensuring accurate lines and elevations while maintaining equipment. Strong math and communication are essential, with the ability to work outdoors and handle physical demands.

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction/surveying experience.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficient with standard business software and systems.
• Proficient surveying math.
• Ability to stand or walk long periods; lift 50–100 lbs.
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces and heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate total station, transit, Auto level and other surveying instruments.
• Read and interpret maps, drawings and diagrams.
• Set and mark stakes for slopes, grades and other construction purposes.
• Determine lines, elevations, grades, alignments, angles, positions and distances; maintain equipment.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Computer skills

Surveying math

Mobility

Reading/Writing

Physical endurance

Lifting heavy objects

Tools

Total station

Auto level

Job description

ABOUT US

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, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• 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 Hampton, GA. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include operating electronic total station instrument, transit, Auto level and other surveying instruments.
• Reads, reviews, and interprets maps, drawings and diagrams.
• Sets and marks stakes for slopes, grades and other construction purposes.
• Determines lines, corners, elevations, grades, alignments, angles, positions and distances. Maintains total station and field book. Maintains survey equipment and tools. Performs related field and office engineering work.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Possess 2 years of construction/surveying experience.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use standard business software and systems.
• Must have a complete of surveying math.
• 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.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs., 75% of the time.

Preferred:

• Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
• Must be able to work outside.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Punctuality and promptness are required every day.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

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