Field Engineer & Construction Surveyor: Field Layout Lead

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor to perform field layouts, establish exterior and interior grades, and support project teams. You will handle surveying instruments and data collection, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety protocols on site.

The role requires practical field experience, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and the capacity to work outdoors in all 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 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).

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

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Math skills

Tools

Total stations

Digital levels

Tripod

Prism

Carlson explorer

Carlson software

Computers

Job description

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor to perform field layouts, establish exterior and interior grades, and support project teams. You will handle surveying instruments and data collection, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety protocols on site.

The role requires practical field experience, ability to lift up to 70 lbs, and the capacity to work outdoors in all weather conditions.