Field Engineer – Survey & Layout Specialist

MacKay; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including HSA)

Dental

Vision

FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with 4% match

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

Employee ownership options

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

MacKay is seeking a Field Engineer in Atlanta to join our Survey & Data team on-site. The role requires experience in construction layout, architectural/structural plan interpretation, and concrete construction, with a focus on self-perform projects over $1M.

You will operate total stations and coordinate with project leaders daily. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in field engineering, strong MS Office skills, and excellent organization and communication abilities, with preference for OSHA

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in field engineering, surveying, and layout for large-scale projects.
• Experience with concrete construction and self-perform GC/Concrete Contractor.
• Proficiency with MS Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains permanent control for line and grade portions of the project.
• Validates accurate dimensions by reviewing architectural and structural drawings prior to execution.
• Identifies discrepancies in drawings prior to execution.
• Engages the project lead on line/grade to ensure scheduling and sequencing.
• Proficient with advanced instruments and total station for accurate layout.
• Completes layouts accurately, efficiently, and timely.
• Communicate with clients daily.
• Delivers layout information to the project team for proper execution.

Skills

Field engineering

Surveying

Layout

Communication

Organization

Customer focus

Commercial/Industrial experience

Total Station

MS Office

Tools

Total Station

MS Office

Outlook

Google Workspace

Job description

MacKay is seeking a Field Engineer in Atlanta to join our Survey & Data team on-site. The role requires experience in construction layout, architectural/structural plan interpretation, and concrete construction, with a focus on self-perform projects over $1M.

You will operate total stations and coordinate with project leaders daily. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in field engineering, strong MS Office skills, and excellent organization and communication abilities, with preference for OSHA