Field Engineer I

Wayne Brothers Companies; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Brothers, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer I in Walterboro, SC to support field surveying and quality control, translating drawings and models to on-site data for construction. You will work with civil and VDC group managers to transfer data and mentor the civil tech team.

The role emphasizes safe practices, coordination with project teams, and progression toward senior field engineer roles or office transitions in VDC or Civil groups.

Qualifications

• Experience using GPS interfaces on site (rover, data collector, base station) to support field work.
• Ability to interpret plans and ensure layout accuracy.
• Familiarity with ADA compliance and safe field practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with GPS interfaces on site (rover, data collector, base station).
• Provide layout, quality control, and data gathering services for projects.
• Communicate effectively with Civil and VDC supervisors and field engineers.
• Review plans to determine project requirements and constraints.
• Verify layout against plans for ADA compliance.
• Perform duties safely, maintaining a zero-accident environment on site.

Skills

GPS interfaces

Layout

ADA compliance

Mentoring

Team leadership

Job description

Position Title: Field Engineer I

Date Posted: 04/07/2026

Location: Walterboro, SC

Pay Range: N/A

POSITION SUMMARY

To safely and efficiently provide the necessary field surveying and quality control to insure that project design intent and requirements are met, while working with the civil group and VDC group managers to transfer data from drawings and models to the field for construction as well as assisting in the mentorship and growth of the civil tech team

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Assist the project teams with the utilization of all GPS interfaces on site, including the: rover, data collector, base station and machine mounted GPS equipment/machine control
2. Provide layout, quality control and data gathering services for the project teams
3. Properly communicate with the Civil and VDC group supervisors and field engineers
4. Utilize plans to determine project requirements and constraints
5. Be knowledgeable of and review layout for ADA compliance
6. Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes/tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times.

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SKILLSETS TO BE MASTERED

1. Mentoring a larger group of civil techs
2. Lead crews with assistant foreman duties

REPORTING AND ADVANCEMENT

1. Reports to the Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent or General Superintendent
2. Advancement position – Senior field engineer, Assistant foreman or transition into an office position in the VDC or Civil groups

WORK CONDITIONS

1. Please reference the job specific work condition document

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