Field Engineer-Survey

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Geomatics Field Engineer to execute field survey activities, maintain project controls, and manage data collection on designated projects. The role emphasizes UAV operations and integration with design teams to support cost/schedule improvements.

The candidate will supervise traditional survey methods and aerial data collection, report to the Geomatics Manager, and contribute to data quality and project success across Wisconsin sites.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of geodetic surveying experience using GNSS.
• FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center preferred.
• Strong communication and team integration skills.
• Knowledge of design and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead field survey activities including project control and topographic data collection.
• Coordinate with design and operations teams to ensure design intent.
• Pilot UAVs with LiDAR, photogrammetry, IR, and multispectral sensors.
• Maintain GNSS equipment and control networks.
• Support GIS with quality survey data and onsite SME input.
• Prepare as-built and CAD deliverables.
• Ensure safety and quality per McCarthy guidelines.

Skills

Geodetic surveying

Communication

Team integration

Continuous improvement

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

We Live Our Core Values:

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Geomatics Field Engineer is responsible for the execution of all field survey related activities on assigned projects including but not limited to establishing and maintaining project control, topographic data collection, construction layout (staking), as-built documentation, equipment calibration, machine control calibrations & tech support, GIS, utility locating, and drone flight planning & operations. In addition to traditional survey means and methods the Geomatics Field Engineer will be responsible for all flight operations and necessary means of aerial data collection. The Geomatics Field Engineer will report to the jobsite for the projects they are assigned and integrate with the operational management of the project with a focus on cost and schedule enhancement, Quality, adherence to design intent and collaboration with the design team. The Geomatics Field Engineer will directly report to and take direction from their respective Geomatics Manager from whom they will receive operational support, direction on means and methods, and learning and career development. The Geomatics Field Engineer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of surveyed data and laid out or constructed components and instrumental to overall success of the projects they support.

Responsibilities

Safety & Quality

• Ensure adherence to all safety best practices and McCarthy’s Safety Guidelines
• Adhere to all QA/QC processes and procedures to ensure the accuracy and quality of all deliverables and services provided.

Operations

• Utilize GNSS Equipment and survey best practices to provide Data Collection, Layout, As-Built and Machine Control Calibration support for all assigned projects
• Perform site calibration and maintain project control network
• Work with Pile Operators and Supervisors to provide technical support and ensure proper calibration of all pile driving equipment
• Coordinate with Operations and Design teams to ensure adherence to design intent
• Provide Survey Data collection to support the design team with critical site topographic and planimetric survey data using traditional and aerial survey means
• Document Existing and As-Built site conditions to support grading optimization and development of Pile Design.
• Pilot unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) equipped with LiDAR, photogrammetry, IR, and multispectral sensors in support of project deliverables
• Utilize utility locate equipment to mark out underground utilities and support the utility avoidance program
• Maintain Civil base files and ensure site layout and machine control files align with design documents
• Maintain Electrical AsBuilt CAD files and mark out utilities in response to Dig Tickets per our Critical Work Environment policy.
• Support the GIS program with quality survey data and as an onsite subject matter expert
• Participation in regularly scheduled Project and Design team meetings throughout the project lifecycle to support design development and construction operations
• Support the overall site-specific quality program with accurately surveyed data
• Work with Geospatial management and leadership staff to continuously improve project workflows and field procedures
• Participation in technical training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ Years of Geodetic Survey experience utilizing GNSS equipment.
• Experienced remote pilot in possession of FAA part 107 Certificate
• Experienced in Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center (Preferred)
• Strong ability to Communicate and Integrate with Project Teams
• Developmentally minded and focused on continuous improvement
• Knowledgeable in aspects of Design and Construction

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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