Senior Field Engineer

R C Construction Co., Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

R.C. Construction Co., Inc. seeks a qualified Senior Surveyor to oversee field crews, ensure accuracy, and drive quality on multi-project sites in Charleston, SC.

The role requires a professional surveying license, 5+ years of supervision experience, and proficiency with Civil 3D and related tools. You will coordinate with engineers and project managers and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience supervising survey crews on multiple projects.
• Professional surveying license is required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, and Topcon tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and obtain/maintain military base access.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise survey crews across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure adherence to contract specifications and quality control.
• Perform and review 3D surface modeling for machine control.
• Prepare field records, maps, and corner records.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and contractors.
• Provide training to field engineers/technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Surveying knowledge

Education

Professional surveying license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Software

Topcon 3D-Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

RC will gladly provide reasonable accommodation to assist in performing these essential job functions so long as it does not create an undue burden.

• Work to ensure construction progresses as scheduled and adheres to contract specifications; supervises Field Engineers’ layout/surveying
• Construction staking for vertical and horizontal construction
• Grade control
• Machine control project installation
• Provides quality control of project specifications pertaining to machine control and engineering accuracy
• Participates in pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, engineers, and contractor representatives
• Assigns and monitors work, and conducts evaluations of field engineers/technicians
• Instructs and trains field engineers/technicians in survey and mapping methods, use of equipment, and field safety procedures
• Prepares 3D surface models appropriate for use with machine control applications
• Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, computer, graphics and coordinate geometry software
• Analyzes raw data for mathematical closure and geometric accuracy
• Prepares and/or approves finished grade sheets, topographic maps, records of survey, corner records, and other survey reports
• Maintains field data records, survey project files, and indexing systems
• Responsible for all modeling of layout information
• Responsible for all engineering equipment and ordering
• Adheres to the engineering budget within each job

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with supervision and quality control of survey crews, field engineers across multiple concurrent projects
• Professional surveying license required
• Proficient with computer software – Microsoft Office Suite (Excel templates), AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Topcon 3D-Office
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain military base access
• Physical presence required on site. Heavy travel required
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Broad understanding of construction practices and safety standards
• Ability to spot constructability issues beforehand and solve complex problems
• Leadership skills to manage and support staff for multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Ability to travel, TWIC and OSHA 30

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift in all weather and temperature extremes
• Ability to move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb up to 12 ft
• Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and lift overhead, work at heights frequently throughout a 12-hour shift
• Walk and balance while working in rough terrain to access equipment, tools, materials, and job site to complete work
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time
• Use of hands to grasp and feel objects, tools, or controls
• Ability to frequently repeat the same movements with arms, hands, wrist, and fingers (keyboarding)
• Ability to reach overhead, at or below the shoulder
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing adequate to perform all tasks and understand speech
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment as needed to perform job tasks
• Employee is occasionally exposed to noise, dust, and various types of smells
• Employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles
• Employee must be able to properly use and handle toxic or caustic chemicals
• Employee is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, and outside weather conditions
• Employee is regularly working indoors, in an office setting
• Employee is regularly exposed to moderate noise levels
• Employee is expected to work in a safe and efficient manner while maintaining a clean work area

R.C. CONSTRUCTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, OR STATUS AS A PROTECTED VETERAN

This Job Description does not cover all the required duties, activities, skills, functions, responsibilities of the position, and working conditions, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of R.C. Construction Co., Inc., with or without notice.

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