Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

Holder Construction; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Annual bonus

401(k) plan

Shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking an Assistant Field Engineer to join the Operations team on a project in Lancaster, TX. This full-time role supports surveying tasks and field engineering activities on site.

The position requires 2 years of construction or surveying experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate surveying instruments and software. Safety, reliability, and physical stamina are essential for daily field work.

Qualifications

• 2 years of construction or surveying experience.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Proficient with standard business software and systems.
• Must have surveying math.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods and lift 50–100 lbs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Surveying math

Agile/mobile

Stamina

Tools

Electronic total station

Transit

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:

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

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 Lancaster, TX. This is a full-time 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.