Field Layout Engineer in Ashland

Energy Jobline ZR; Ashland (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Training & Certifications

Life Insurance

Job summary

Canyon Contracting in Richmond, VA is seeking a Field Layout Engineer to translate designs into precise field layouts, using state-of-the-art instruments to maintain accuracy. You will own the layout process from ground up, ensuring alignment with project specs and safety standards.

You will coordinate with superintendents, foremen, and carpenters to install anchors and embeds, review drawings, and produce as-built records. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of field engineering in concrete construction.
• Ability to read complex blueprints, structural drawings, RFIs, and ASIs.
• Proficient in CAD for field layout.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute precise project layouts using control lines and benchmarks.
• Review shop drawings, blueprints, RFIs to update designs and avoid delays.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, and carpenters to layout anchors and embeds.
• Create as-built drawings documenting changes and notify supervisors promptly.
• Inspect layout instruments to ensure field accuracy and uptime.
• Analyze blueprints for constructability, safety, and efficiency to prevent conflicts.

Skills

Field engineering

Blueprint interpretation

CAD drawings

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Bilingual

Education

OSHA 30 Certification

CPR Certificate

Tools

CAD

Surveying equipment

Job description

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Active OSHA 30 Certification.
• Valid CPR Certificate.
• Bilingual 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 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 , , , (including , expression, and ), parental status, , , , 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.