Field Layout Engineer

The Contractor Consultants; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Performance bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Career training

Mentor program

Tech package

Job summary

Canyon Contracting is seeking a Field Layout Engineer to translate complex structural designs into precise field layouts in Richmond, VA. You will own project accuracy from design to installation, using cutting-edge instrumentation to prevent discrepancies on high-profile commercial projects.

Requirements include 5+ years in concrete construction field engineering, strong blueprint and CAD reading skills, and excellent communication. OSHA 30 is a plus; CPR and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field engineering experience in concrete construction.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex blueprints and structural drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to read and utilize CAD drawings for field layouts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute precise project layouts using surveyor control lines and elevation benchmarks.
• Review shop drawings, blueprints, and RFIs to update designs and prevent delays.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, and carpenters to layout anchor bolts, embeds, and rebar templates.
• Create as-built drawings documenting changes in column lines or elevations and inform supervisors.
• Inspect and maintain high-value layout instruments to ensure field accuracy and uptime.
• Analyze blueprints for constructability, efficiency, and safety to resolve design conflicts before concrete placement.

Skills

Blueprint literacy

CAD drawings

Field engineering

Communication skills

Concrete construction knowledge

OSHA 30 (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Field Layout Engineer – Drive Precision Across High-Profile Commercial Concrete Projects

Job Overview

• Company: Canyon Contracting
• Salary/Pay Rate: $70,000 - $150,000 per year (Base Salary) plus Profit Sharing and Performance Bonuses
• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, and Government/Federal Concrete projects
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driving Licence

The Opportunity

You will serve as a vital technical pillar for our field operations, translating complex structural designs into flawless physical layouts. This role gives you the ownership to control project accuracy from the ground up, utilizing cutting-edge instrumentation to prevent costly design discrepancies. You will work with a highly dedicated team that values elite performance, providing you a clear path to make a measurable impact on massive regional infrastructure.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Establish and execute precise project layouts utilizing surveyor's control lines and elevation benchmarks.
• Review shop drawings, blueprints, and RFIs continually to update design adjustments and eliminate project delays.
• Coordinate directly with Job Superintendents, Foremen, and Carpenters to layout anchor bolts, embeds, and rebar templates.
• Formulate as-built drawings to document changes in column lines or elevations and communicate updates immediately to supervisors.
• Inspect and maintain high-value layout instruments safely to ensure continuous field accuracy and zero equipment downtime.
• Analyze blueprints for constructability, efficiency, and safety to proactively resolve design conflicts before concrete placement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated field engineering experience specifically within the concrete construction industry.
• Proven proficiency reading and interpreting complex blueprints, structural drawings, RFIs, and ASIs.
• Demonstrated technical capability to accurately read and utilize CAD drawings for field layout.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with a strong, dedicated problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Active OSHA 30 Certification.
• Valid CPR Certificate.
• Bilingual language skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay cycle with a profit-sharing program.
• Performance-based bonuses and lucrative project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and dedicated life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with generous employer matching.
• Paid time off including scheduled holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving into the Richmond area.
• Robust career training and certifications including safety, manufacturer, OSHA, fall protection, and lift training.
• Professional mentor training
• Provided tech package including a modern smartphone or tablet for field operations.

About Us

Canyon Contracting is a premier commercial, industrial, and federal concrete dedicated to building elite-tier infrastructure. We operate on a foundation of dedication, precision, and a relentless drive to close loops and deliver winning results for our clients.

Canyon Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.