Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking a Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor to lead field layouts, establish grades, and support field problem solving on active projects.

Ideal candidates have extensive surveying experience, familiarity with total stations and Carlson software, and the ability to read complex drawings while maintaining safety standards on outdoor worksites in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Field Engineer or Survey Crew Chief is preferred.
• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and surveying instruments.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights, frequently lift materials weighing up to 70 lbs and work in outdoor all weather conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals, and safety rules.
• Experience with data collectors, electronic or robotic total stations, digital levels, tripod, prism, Carlson explorer, Carlson software, computers.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Higher math skills (algebra and trigonometry).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field layouts and surveying activities
• Establish exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts
• Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems
• May supervise a Rodman and/or crew
• May oversee some subcontractor work activities, as assigned
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
• Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment

Skills

Field surveying

Blueprints reading

Contract documents knowledge

Safety compliance

Verbal & written communication

Mathematics (algebra, trig)

Physical ability to lift 70 lbs

Tools

Carlson Explorer

Carlson software

Total stations

Digital levels

Data collectors

Tripod & prism

Computers

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie is currently accepting applications for Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor. Below are the main responsibilities for this position.

(This description may not include all duties required of this position)

• Conduct field layouts and surveying activities


• Establish exterior-interior grade and working lines for contractors or crafts


• Assist in the evaluation of potential dimensions and other field problems


• May supervise a Rodman and/or crew


• May oversee some subcontractor work activities, as assigned


• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor


• Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment

Education - Skills - Knowledge - Qualifications & Experience

• 5 years of experience as a Field Engineer or Survey Crew Chief is preferred


• Knowledge of general contract and subcontract documents, drawings, specifications, and surveying instruments


• Must be able to work at elevated heights, frequently lift materials weighing up to 70 lbs and work in outside all weather conditions


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, shop drawings, procedure manuals, and safety rules


• Experience with data collectors, electronic or robotic total stations, digital levels, tripod, prism, Carlson explorer, Carlson software, computers


• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing


• Higher math skills (algebra and trigonometry)

EOE/Vets/Disabilities