Field Layout Engineer: Precision on Construction Sites

Christman Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) in Knoxville, TN, seeks an Assistant Field Layout Engineer to join our project teams. You will establish building corners, set reference points, and lay out patterns for rebar and embeds, ensuring accurate alignment and elevations on multiple floors.

The role requires a trades background with a surveying certificate and proficiency with layout tools. Travel and some extended hours are possible to support project needs in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a tradesperson in construction.
• Graduation from relevant trade school with certificate in surveying.
• Or equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points for back checks of building location.
• Lays out wall/column/anchor bolt pattern center lines for correct installation of rebar, formwork embeds etc.
• Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for layout and verifies elevations and control lines.
• Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
• Performs as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work and identify conflicts between items of work.
• Reads drawings to identify required dimensions and confirms no conflicts between drawing sets.
• Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
• Assists with coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings and resolves discrepancies.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.
• Compiles and maintains project records and as-built documents.

Skills

Construction experience

Reading drawings

Education

Trade school certificate in surveying

Tools

Trimble equipment

Nikon equipment

Job description

Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) in Knoxville, TN, seeks an Assistant Field Layout Engineer to join our project teams. You will establish building corners, set reference points, and lay out patterns for rebar and embeds, ensuring accurate alignment and elevations on multiple floors.

The role requires a trades background with a surveying certificate and proficiency with layout tools. Travel and some extended hours are possible to support project needs in the Southeast.