GPS Field Layout Engineer for Civil Site Work

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES) is seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to support civil construction projects with strong GPS and field layout expertise. You will provide field layout, GPS control, site work, grading, and underground utilities, collaborating with foremen, project managers, and field crews to maintain accuracy and on‑time completion.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in construction layout or surveying, familiarity with Topcon GPS/Total Station, and the ability to read civil

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.

Job description

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES) is seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to support civil construction projects with strong GPS and field layout expertise. You will provide field layout, GPS control, site work, grading, and underground utilities, collaborating with foremen, project managers, and field crews to maintain accuracy and on‑time completion.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in construction layout or surveying, familiarity with Topcon GPS/Total Station, and the ability to read civil