Concrete Field Engineer - Layout

Canyon Contracting; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Field Engineer – Layout to support commercial construction projects across the region. This role focuses on accurate field layout aligned with project drawings, specifications, surveyor control, and elevations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in concrete construction engineering or layout, strong drawing interpretation, and the ability to read CAD files.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of concrete construction engineering or field layout experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, RFIs, and ASIs.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Experience establishing control lines, elevations, and performing accurate field measurements.
• Knowledge of anchor bolts, embeds, reinforcing steel, walls, columns, and beams.

Responsibilities

• Provide field layout for multiple commercial concrete projects based on drawings, specs, and surveyor control.
• Review drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and ASIs to identify changes and adjust layouts.
• Establish Canyon's control lines using surveyor control points.
• Review benchmarks and elevations to determine project control and elevations for concrete work.
• Provide accurate layout for anchor bolts, embeds, and other concrete components.
• Lay out templates for reinforcing steel, walls, columns, and beams.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, and Carpenters on layout and construction activities.
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings documenting changes to anchor bolts, column lines, and elevations.
• Communicate layout changes and discrepancies to Foreman and Job Superintendent promptly.
• Continuously review plans for constructability, efficiency, and safety.
• Operate, maintain, and protect layout instruments and equipment.
• Develop technical skills through training and networking.

Skills

Concrete layout

Reading drawings

CAD drawings

Field measurements

Control lines

Anchor bolts layout

Beams layout

Communication

Multi-project mgmt

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

About the Position

Canyon Contracting is seeking an experienced Concrete Field Engineer – Layout to support our commercial concrete construction projects throughout the region.

This position is responsible for providing accurate field layout across multiple projects, ensuring concrete construction is positioned according to project drawings, specifications, surveyor control, and established elevations.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of concrete construction engineering or field layout experience, understands how concrete projects are built, and can interpret construction drawings, CAD drawings, and project revisions to provide accurate and timely layout information to field crews.

This is a field-focused technical position that works closely with Job Superintendents, Foremen, Carpenters, and Project Managers to keep projects accurate, safe, and moving forward.

What You'll Do

• Provide field layout for multiple commercial concrete construction projects based on project scope, drawings, specifications, and surveyor control.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and ASIs throughout the project to identify changes and make necessary layout adjustments.
• Establish Canyon's control lines using surveyor-provided control points.
• Review surveyor benchmarks and elevations and determine the appropriate project control and elevations for concrete work.
• Provide accurate layout for anchor bolts, embeds, and other concrete construction components.
• Lay out templates for reinforcing steel, walls, columns, and beams.
• Work closely with Job Superintendents, Foremen, and Carpenters to coordinate field layout and construction activities.
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings, documenting changes to anchor bolts, column lines, and elevations.
• Communicate layout changes and discrepancies to the Foreman and Job Superintendent in a timely manner.
• Continuously review plans and specifications for constructability, efficiency, and safety.
• Properly operate, maintain, and protect company-provided layout instruments and equipment.
• Continue developing technical skills through training, education, and industry networking.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of concrete construction engineering or field layout experience.
• Strong understanding of commercial concrete construction and field layout requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction drawings, blueprints, shop drawings, RFIs, and ASIs.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings.
• Experience establishing control lines, working with elevations, and performing accurate field measurements.
• Knowledge of anchor bolt, embed, reinforcing steel, wall, column, and beam layout.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with field crews and project management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an active field position requiring regular visits to construction jobsites. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions and on different jobsite terrains. The position requires prolonged standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and frequent use of hands and arms. Employees must occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and be comfortable working around construction equipment and other active jobsite conditions.

Why Join Canyon Contracting?

At Canyon Contracting, we take pride in the quality of our work, our relationships, and the people who make our projects successful. We value capability, communication, honesty, humility, and respect.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, understands the importance of proper field layout, and wants to contribute to the successful completion of challenging concrete construction projects.