Field Surveyor

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders is seeking a Field Surveyor in Lake Charles, LA to provide precise field measurements, layout, and data verification for roadway and bridge construction. You will operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect accurate survey data and support engineers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of field surveying, knowledge of machine control models, construction staking, and proficiency with AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is Field Surveyor with a valid driver’s license.
• 5+ years of field surveying experience; roadway/bridge/heavy civil experience preferred.
• Knowledge of machine control models, construction staking, and proficiency with AutoCAD or similar survey software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for roadway alignments and bridge foundations.
• Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect field data.
• Perform construction layout and stakeout for earthwork, structures, utilities, and roadway features.
• Monitor progress and verify compliance with plans, specs, and right-of-way limits.
• Perform QA/QC checks on survey data and maintain survey control networks.
• Process survey data using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Prepare as-built surveys, volume calculations, and digital deliverables (CSV, DXF, LandXML).
• Supervise and train junior survey crew members (2-4 personnel).
• Support machine guidance operations for dozers, excavators, and grading equipment.
• Maintain daily field notes, logs, and reports for engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Geodetic control

Coordinate systems

Engineering plans

Trimble systems

GNSS workflows

Robotic total stations

Construction safety

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Trimble R750

TSC7

AutoCAD

Job description

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Field Surveyor

Technical - Survey Full Time Technical Lake Charles, LA, US

Louisiana Bridge Builders ("LBB") is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Purpose/Summary

The Field Surveyor is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by providing precise field measurements, construction layout, and quality verification essential for roadway and bridge construction. This role ensures accurate topographic data, alignment control, and progress monitoring to support construction crews, subcontractors, and project engineers.

Location

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for roadway alignments, bridge foundations, slopes, elevations, and cross-sections.
• Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect accurate field data.
• Perform construction layout and stakeout for earthwork, structures, utilities, and roadway features.
• Monitor construction progress and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and right-of-way limits.
• Perform QA/QC checks on survey data, resolve discrepancies in real time, and maintain survey control networks.
• Process survey data using Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, or equivalent software.
• Prepare as-built surveys, volume calculations, and digital deliverables (CSV, DXF, LandXML).
• Supervise and train junior survey crew members (2-4 personnel).
• Support machine guidance operations for dozers, excavators, and grading equipment.
• Maintain daily field notes, logs, and reports for engineers and project stakeholders.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills for Success

• Strong understanding of geodetic control, coordinate systems, and transformations.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, roadway alignments, and bridge layout drawings.
• Proficiency with Trimble systems (R750, TSC7), GNSS workflows, and robotic total stations.
• Ability to work safely in active construction zones and rugged outdoor environments.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with construction crews, subcontractors, and engineers.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily survey tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and project priorities.

Qualifications

At a minimum, the Field Surveyor must have a valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. Experience of minimum of 5+ years of field surveying; roadway, bridge, or heavy civil construction project experience is preferred. Knowledge of machine control models, construction staking, and proficiency with AutoCAD or similar survey processing software.

Physical Demands

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below:

• N (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 - 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) - Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time or 2.5-5.5+ hours/day.
• C (Constantly) - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Disclosure

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements, as deemed appropriate. This job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. Employment is "at-will," and either the employee or the Company can end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.