Field Survey Rodman & Instrument Pro – Heavy Civil

PrimECS; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PrimECS in the DMV area seeks a Survey Rodman / Instrument Person to support layout and field survey on heavy civil projects across roads, utilities, concrete and earthwork. If you take pride in accuracy, this role is for you.

Join a team that values precise field data, operates total stations and GPS/GNSS, and offers steady work with opportunities to advance to Party Chief or higher-level field roles.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of field survey or construction layout experience.
• Ability to read plans, elevations, and cut sheets without guessing.
• You show up on time, ready to work; no excuses.
• Understanding that 1 wrong stake can cost thousands.
• Comfortable working outside in real conditions (heat, cold, mud, traffic).

Responsibilities

• Support layout and staking for utilities, grading, concrete, and structures.
• Run and assist with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and levels.
• Set hubs, stakes, and control points from plans and coordinates.
• Work directly with the Party Chief and field crews to keep work on line and on grade.
• Collect as-built data and keep field notes clean and usable.
• Catch mistakes before they become expensive problems.

Skills

Field survey experience

Reading plans

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Trimble equipment

Leica equipment

Job description

PrimECS in the DMV area seeks a Survey Rodman / Instrument Person to support layout and field survey on heavy civil projects across roads, utilities, concrete and earthwork. If you take pride in accuracy, this role is for you.

Join a team that values precise field data, operates total stations and GPS/GNSS, and offers steady work with opportunities to advance to Party Chief or higher-level field roles.