Field Layout & GPS Engineer for Site & Utilities

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Cleves (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

SES is seeking a field survey/engineering professional to perform construction layout, GPS control, and site work across civil, utility, and demolition projects in Ohio. You will operate Topcon and total station equipment, read complex drawings, and coordinate with foremen and project managers to keep work accurate and on schedule.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in construction layout, surveying, or field engineering (civil, site work, or utility construction preferred).
• Strong GPS. Topcon GPS/Total Station experience a plus.
• Ability to read civil/utility drawings and construction plans.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Familiarity with Topcon Office, Carlson IntelliCAD, Pix4D, Agtek, or Bluebeam a plus.
• Drone pilot license/mapping experience a plus.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management preferred, but equivalent field experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout and staking for site work, grading, excavation, utilities, and demolition
• Establish and maintain jobsite control points, benchmarks, and GPS localizations
• Operate GPS rover/base systems, total stations, and lasers to transfer plans to the field
• Review plans and drawings to catch discrepancies before work begins
• Communicate layout data clearly to field and office teams

Skills

Construction layout

GPS accuracy

Plan reading

Attention to detail

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Surveying

Tools

Topcon Office

Carlson IntelliCAD

Pix4D

Agtek

Bluebeam

Drone mapping

Job description

SES is seeking a field survey/engineering professional to perform construction layout, GPS control, and site work across civil, utility, and demolition projects in Ohio. You will operate Topcon and total station equipment, read complex drawings, and coordinate with foremen and project managers to keep work accurate and on schedule.

The role requires 1–3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and strong problem-solving skills.