Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a motivated Construction Layout Technician/Construction Surveyor to join our team in Indianapolis, Indiana.

You will perform electrical construction layout using robotic total stations and GNSS equipment on large-scale commercial and industrial projects, ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineered plans. Responsibilities include field layout, staking, as-built data collection, and coordinating with project management and field teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math background and ability to perform surveying calculations.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineered drawings and layouts for electrical construction.
• Operate Trimble GPS, total station data collectors with minimal supervision.
• Collect as-built survey data and maintain accurate records.
• Report to assigned job sites and coordinate with field operations.
• Follow safety requirements and work outdoors on active sites.
• Provide work control lines and elevations for installation accuracy.

Skills

Survey data collection

Reading construction plans

Mathematical proficiency

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble

Total Station

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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 robotic total stations and GNSS equipment on large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects.

Scope of Work

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

• Interpret engineered drawings.
• Operate Trimble/GPS and Total Station data collectors with minimal supervision.
• Collect as-built data.
• Report to assigned job site locations punctually as directed.
• Understand and comply with company and job safety requirements.
• Work outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Provide work control lines and elevations necessary for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school graduate, holder of G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.

Experience

• Minimum one year of land survey and/or construction experience preferred.
• Proficiency in survey data collection, including setting up and operating GPS receivers and robotic total stations.
• Experience with Trimble preferred, not required.
• Demonstrated ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD / Revit preferred.
• Strong mathematical background and ability to perform calculations associated with surveying.
• Strong administrative, computer (Word & Excel), and communication skills.

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.

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets.