Surveyor MEP - Mechanical Construction

TDIndustries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TDIndustries is hiring an entry-level Surveyor I (MEP) to layout location features for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects. You will set up and calibrate surveying equipment, create control and field points, and work with VDC and Production teams to meet project schedules.

The role involves outdoor work on construction sites, basic instrument maintenance, and potential travel between TD geographies.

Qualifications

• Trade experience in the MEP Construction Industry is preferred, with a minimum of 1 year being advantageous.
• High School degree or GED.
• Associates Degree or Vocational Training in related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology, rapid learning aptitude, and meticulous attention to detail are essential for this position.
• Requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience.
• Work may be performed outdoors or on a construction project job-site. Subject to extreme heat and cold, loud noise, vibrations and dust.
• Must have the ability to work skillfully with both hands,
• Will frequently move about the job-site and may require you to ascend and descend ladders and scaffolds and/or frequently move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, calibrating, and maintaining surveying equipment to ensure accurate measurements and data collection.
• Control point and field point creation and maintenance
• Collaborate with VDC and Production teams to execute layout tasks per project schedules.
• Location of MEP features as requested
• Assist other Surveyors to complete layout and data collection with high accuracy
• Maintain a project database regarding job progress and report issues.
• May travel amongst different TD geographies to perform duties.
• May involve installing fixtures, inserts, and other components identified during layout activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Rapid learning

Education

High School / GED

Associates or Vocational training (preferred)

Tools

Robotic total stations

Surveying equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Our Surveyor I (MEP), performs layout of the location(s) of specific, trade-related features. This location may indicate inserts, sleeves, pad corners, or any number of MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) points of interest. This location may indicate inserts, sleeves, pad corners, or any number of MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) points of interest. This position uses sensitive instrumentation to perform the layout, such as robotic total stations. This opportunity is an entry-level role where significant on-the-job training will occur.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for setting up, calibrating, and maintaining surveying equipment to ensure accurate measurements and data collection.
• Control point and field point creation and maintenance
• Collaborate with VDC and Production teams to efficiently execute layout tasks according to project schedules, ensuring timely completion.
• Location of MEP features as requested
• Assist other Surveyors to complete all layout and data collection with the highest level of accuracy
• Maintain a project database regarding job progress and record and report any potential issues.
• This role may require travel amongst different TD geographies to perform the duties of the Surveyor I role.
• May involve installing fixtures, inserts, and other components identified during layout activities to support construction processes.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade experience in the MEP Construction Industry is preferred, with a minimum of 1 year being advantageous.
• High School degree or GED
• Associates Degree or Vocational Training in related field is preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology, rapid learning aptitude, and meticulous attention to detail are essential for this position.
• Requires working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience.
• Work may be performed outdoors or on a construction project job-site. Subject to extreme heat and cold, loud noise, vibrations and dust.
• Must have the ability to work skillfully with both hands,
• Will frequently move about the job-site and may require you to ascend and descend ladders and scaffolds and/or frequently move equipment and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Grow Your Career with TDIndustries

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions—from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built — and shared — by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity — never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.