Field Surveyor: BIM Driven Data Center Layout

EPI Power; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan with 401K

Job summary

EPI Power is seeking an experienced Surveyor for a data center project. You will convert Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D designs into precise field layout points, oversee QC, and contribute to as-built documentation. Open to travel/relocation as project needs arise.

The role emphasizes field execution, collaboration with engineers and BIM teams, and ensuring survey accuracy throughout construction and handover processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a surveyor; degree preferred (survey/civil/geomatics).
• Proficient in BIM workflows and data management for layout points.
• Ability to troubleshoot survey discrepancies and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Spend 90% of time in the field ensuring precise layout execution on site.
• Extract and prepare layout points from Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D models.
• Convert digital models into survey-ready field coordinates.
• Utilize GPS, Total Stations, and Robotic Total Stations to mark precise locations.
• Set control points for construction based on project plans and specs.
• Perform QC checks to ensure layout accuracy.
• Compare staked positions with design models and report discrepancies.
• Document as-built conditions for project records.
• Update AutoCAD/Revit models with actual field data for handover.
• Coordinate with engineers, BIM coordinators, and construction teams.
• Communicate adjustments and resolve design-field conflicts.
• Maintain surveying instruments and calibrate as required.
• Adopt best practices for survey accuracy and data integrity.

Skills

Data management

BIM workflows

Survey accuracy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying, civil engineering, or geomatics

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Trimble Business Center

Leica Captivate

Topcon Magnet

ESRI GIS

GPS

Total Station

Job description

EPI Power is seeking an experienced Surveyor for a data center project. You will convert Revit and AutoCAD Civil 3D designs into precise field layout points, oversee QC, and contribute to as-built documentation. Open to travel/relocation as project needs arise.

The role emphasizes field execution, collaboration with engineers and BIM teams, and ensuring survey accuracy throughout construction and handover processes.