Digital Layout Survey Specialist

Power Design, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. is seeking a Survey Specialist to support digital layout planning and field execution across our projects.

You will work with VDC, Operations, and field teams to implement total station workflows, train staff on-site, and help ensure layouts meet contract and design intent while upholding ZERO-IN safety standards. You will contribute to on-site training, data collection, and collaboration across departments to optimize layout processes and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in vertical construction in a survey-related role with at least 1 year of total station experience (mechanical or robotic) + previous customer-facing or training experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Bluebeam, and data collector software
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, management, and execution of Power Design’s digital layout strategy
• Oversee total station implementation and training on job sites; assist with troubleshooting as needed
• Collaborate with stakeholders—including VDC, Operations Management, field teams, and GCs—to ensure accurate and efficient project layouts
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical expertise to ensure projects are built per contract and design intent
• Conduct field verifications, validations, and data collection to ensure layout accuracy
• Provide efficiency reviews and identify value-engineering opportunities for layout processes
• Research, identify, and test new layout technologies to improve field performance
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology tools including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Icon, and Field Link Model and promote Power Design’s ZERO-IN safety standards on every project
• Exhibit professionalism, responsiveness, and strong communication across all stakeholder groups
• Participate in onboarding and training of new layout team members and promote knowledge sharing across projects

Skills

Surveying

Customer training

Communication

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Data collector software

Job description

Power Design, Inc. is seeking a Survey Specialist to support digital layout planning and field execution across our projects.

You will work with VDC, Operations, and field teams to implement total station workflows, train staff on-site, and help ensure layouts meet contract and design intent while upholding ZERO-IN safety standards. You will contribute to on-site training, data collection, and collaboration across departments to optimize layout processes and project outcomes.