Assistant Field Layout Engineer

The Christman Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking an Assistant Field Layout Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee. This full-time position involves establishing building corners, verifying placements, and working closely with supervisors for layout accuracy.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience in construction and a trade school certificate in surveying. Knowledge of Trimble and Nikon equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a tradesperson in construction.
• Graduation from relevant trade school with certificate in surveying.

Responsibilities

• Layout wall and column patterns for installation of rebar.
• Check slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
• Perform as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work.

Skills

Construction Experience

Surveying Knowledge

Carpentry Skills

Education

Trade School Certificate in Surveying

Tools

Trimble Equipment

Nikon Equipment

Job description

Build More with Your Career at Christman Southeast Constructors

With projects throughout the southeast, Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is a great place to begin, continue or grow your career. We're searching for the next generation of innovative minds who want to shape the world and live to build. CSEC is looking for an Assistant Field Layout Engineer in our Knoxville, Tennessee region.

What You Will Do

• Takes direction from supervisor (QC Manager, Field Layout Engineer).
• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
• Lay out wall / column / anchor bolt pattern center lines for correct installation of rebar, formwork embeds etc.
• Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout, and verifies that workers are using proper elevations and control lines.
• Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
• Performs as‑built surveys to verify correct placement of work and to identify conflicts between items of work (i.e., where concrete slab edge or walls have encroached on the exterior skin), and may help maintain as‑built drawings.
• Read drawings to identify required dimensions to perform layout listed above and confirm no conflicts between drawing sets (Structural, Architectural, Civil, Etc.).
• Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
• Assist with the coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings, verifies accuracy, and proposes solutions to discrepancies between the drawings.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.
• Compile and maintain project record and as-built documents.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel

Full time position, with occasional extended hours and weekends. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives. Majority of travel done during work hours; overnight stays may be required.

What You Will Bring to the Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Five (5) years of experience as a tradesperson in construction.
• Graduation from relevant trade school with certificate in surveying or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

• Basic understanding of Trimble and Nikon equipment.
• Basic understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.
• Experience within general trade carpentry.
• Two years in construction carpentry experience.

The Christman family of companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.