Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

Socket.dev; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction in the LaGrange, GA project is hiring an Assistant Field Engineer for a full-time, in-person role on site. You will support surveying activities, read maps and drawings, and help with stake setting and measurements.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in construction or surveying, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs and work outdoors. The role demands agility, safety awareness, and reliable teamwork on a live project.

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction/surveying experience.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficient with standard business software.
• Surveying math competency.
• Able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs., 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Operate electronic total station, transit, Auto level and other surveying instruments.
• Read, review, and interpret maps, drawings and diagrams.
• Set and marks stakes for slopes, grades and other construction purposes.
• Determine 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Tools

Total station

Auto level

Surveying software

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 LaGrange, 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.