Assistant Field Layout Engineer – Construction Survey & Layout

Christman Mid-Atlantic Constructors, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) seeks an Assistant Field Layout Engineer to support layout across the southeast region. The role involves establishing corners, laying out patterns, and performing precision surveys to ensure accurate alignment during concrete pours.

The candidate will read structural, architectural, and civil drawings, verify elevations, and assist in coordinating shop drawings. Strong surveying fundamentals and experience with layout instruments are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction trades experience.
• Certificate in surveying or equivalent training.
• Experience reading and coordinating drawings with field layout.
• Basic understanding of layout instruments and measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points for back checks of building location.
• Lays out wall/column/anchor bolt patterns for correct installation of rebar and formwork embeds.
• Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout and elevations.
• Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
• Performs as-built surveys to verify placement and identify conflicts between items of work.
• Reads drawings to identify required dimensions and confirms no conflicts between drawing sets.
• Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
• Coordinates shop drawings with contract drawings and assists in resolving discrepancies.
• Maintains calibration of engineering equipment and compiles project records.

Skills

5+ yrs construction

Carpentry experience

Trimble equipment

Nikon equipment

Education

Certificate in surveying

Tools

Trimble equipment

Nikon equipment

Job description

Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) seeks an Assistant Field Layout Engineer to support layout across the southeast region. The role involves establishing corners, laying out patterns, and performing precision surveys to ensure accurate alignment during concrete pours.

The candidate will read structural, architectural, and civil drawings, verify elevations, and assist in coordinating shop drawings. Strong surveying fundamentals and experience with layout instruments are required.