Construction Field Engineer - Survey & Layout

Harvey Cleary; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Cleary is seeking a Field Engineer to perform field surveys and assist with construction layout on projects in Houston. You will establish building control, transfer benchmarks, and provide layout for excavations and site work.

The role requires experience with total stations, data collectors, AutoCAD, and the ability to read blueprints and contract documents. Must pass safety requirements and collaborate with site teams.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of building plans and shop drawings.
• Ability to do floor flatness and floor levelness surveys.
• Ability to use level, total station, and survey equipment safely and precisely.
• Ability to complete all layout necessary for projects of all sizes in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues relating to layout and site conditions.
• Ability to stake points with precision and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate dimensional data for layout work.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain building control for use by all trades.
• Transfer project benchmark and horizontal control lines, as needed.
• Provide layout for excavations, grading and site work.
• Install embeds and set stakes, hubs, and string lines.
• Perform camber surveys and verify plumbness for structural steel buildings.
• Maintain building plumb and line throughout construction.
• Shoot and transfer grade.
• Conduct topographic surveys.
• Perform as-built surveys of completed work.
• Establish building corners and control from project corners and baselines.
• Establish points in data collector using plans or AutoCAD point layout software.
• Maintain detailed daily field log for record keeping.
• Review drawings, specifications, and approved shop drawings to verify accuracy of in place work.
• Responsible for care and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Attend field coordination meetings, as required by the Superintendent.

Skills

Building Plans

Total Station

AutoCAD

Field Surveys

Dimensional Control

Safety Compliance

Tools

Auto level

Data Collector

Robotic Total Station

Job description

Harvey Cleary is seeking a Field Engineer to perform field surveys and assist with construction layout on projects in Houston. You will establish building control, transfer benchmarks, and provide layout for excavations and site work.

The role requires experience with total stations, data collectors, AutoCAD, and the ability to read blueprints and contract documents. Must pass safety requirements and collaborate with site teams.