Field Engineer Technician – On‑Site Survey Specialist

Holder Construction Group; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Shift differential

Job summary

Holder Construction is seeking a Field Engineer Technician for our Operations team on a project in Chester, VA. This full-time position supports field supervision and uses surveying instruments to aid construction layout and progress.

The role includes on‑the‑job training, requires OSHA safety compliance, and may involve travel. Overtime and weekend hours may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction is desirable but not required.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Field Engineers in operating robotic total station and surveying instruments.
• Perform construction layout: set stakes, mark lines, elevations and reference points.
• Position includes on‑the‑job training.
• Maintain survey equipment and support field supervision on site.

Skills

Construction experience

Overtime willingness

Job description

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, w e offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for a Field Engineer Technician to join our Operations team o n our project in Chester, VA. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Field Engineers in operating robotic total station instruments, autoleveland other surveying instruments.
• Perform construction layout by setting stakes, marking lines, elevations, grades, and reference points.
• This position will include on the job training.
• Maintain total station, field book, survey equipment and tools. Provide primary support to our field supervision and must demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, maintain professionalism, and use critical thinking to solve issues and lead team to complete daily tasks at the jobsite.

QualificationsRequired :

• Ideal candidates for this position willpossesspreviousconstruction experience butnotrequired.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Punctuality and promptness are required every day.
• Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.
• Willingness to travel

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift and carry materials Layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs.
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects.

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment andHolder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

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