Assistant Field Engineer – Survey & Field Ops

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

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.