Field Electrical Layout & GNSS Surveyor

Gaylor Electric, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a motivated Construction Layout Technician / Surveyor to perform electrical construction layout on large commercial projects. You will use Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment to ensure accurate field layout, stake points, and as-built collection, collaborating with project management and field teams to keep schedules.

Travel to active sites will be frequent. The role requires 1+ year experience in layout or surveying, familiarity with Trimble

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction layout, electrical layout, or land surveying.
• Experience operating robotic total stations and GNSS equipment 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.

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

Construction layout

GNSS equipment

Robotic total stations

Reading drawings

Field coordination

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Tools

Trimble Field Link

Trimble Access

Trimble Connect

Job description

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a motivated Construction Layout Technician / Surveyor to perform electrical construction layout on large commercial projects. You will use Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment to ensure accurate field layout, stake points, and as-built collection, collaborating with project management and field teams to keep schedules.

Travel to active sites will be frequent. The role requires 1+ year experience in layout or surveying, familiarity with Trimble