Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor

Socket.dev; Barstow (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a motivated Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor to perform electrical construction layout on large-scale commercial and industrial projects. You will work with robotic total stations and GNSS equipment to ensure accurate field layout, staking, and as-built collection, coordinating with project management and field operations to drive project success.

The role requires travel to active sites, reading drawings, and maintaining calibration of survey

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction layout or land surveying.
• Experience with robotic total stations and GNSS preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings and site plans.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout for electrical installations using robotic total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Layout underground conduit, equipment pads, embeds, stub-ups, electrical rooms, transformers, skids, and other electrical infrastructure.
• Collect and document as-built information throughout project duration.
• Import and export points, models, and drawings using Trimble software platforms.
• Verify layout accuracy using project control and survey benchmarks.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, CAD backgrounds, and electrical plans.
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, BIM/VDC teams, and general contractors.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration and care of all instruments.
• Assist with project setup, localization, and control verification using GNSS systems.
• Communicate layout discrepancies or field conflicts to management in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety standards and jobsite requirements.

Skills

Robotic total stations

GNSS equipment

Electrical layout

CAD reading

Field surveying

Tools

Trimble Field Link

Trimble Access

Trimble Connect

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor to join our team. This individual will be responsible for performing electrical construction layout using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment on large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. The ideal candidate will assist with accurate field layout, point staking, as-built collection, and coordination with project management and field operations to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout for electrical installations using robotic total stations and GNSS equipment
• Layout underground conduit, equipment pads, embeds, stub-ups, electrical rooms, transformers, skids, and other electrical infrastructure
• Collect and document as-built information throughout project duration
• Import and export points, models, and drawings using Trimble software platforms
• Verify layout accuracy using project control and survey benchmarks
• Read and interpret construction drawings, CAD backgrounds, and electrical plans
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, BIM/VDC teams, and general contractors
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration and care of all instruments
• Assist with project setup, localization, and control verification using GNSS systems
• Communicate layout discrepancies or field conflicts to management in a timely manner
• Follow all company safety standards and jobsite requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction layout, electrical layout, or land surveying
• Experience operating robotic total stations and GNSS equipment preferred
• Familiarity with Survey equipment and software is strongly preferred
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and site plans
• Basic understanding of coordinate systems, control points, and field measurements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field
• Ability to work outdoors in varying jobsite conditions
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Trimble Field Link, Trimble Access, or Trimble Connect
• Electrical construction experience is a plus
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, or data center projects
• Knowledge of as-built documentation and point management workflows

Equipment Used

• Robotic Total Stations
• GNSS Rovers and Base Stations
• Trimble T100 Tablets
• Trimble Field Link and related software platforms

Work Environment

This position requires frequent travel to active construction sites and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with field personnel, engineers, and project teams to maintain production schedules and layout accuracy.