Survey Engineer: Lead Field Crew & Growth Opportunities

The Walsh Group; Social Circle (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Survey Engineer to lead construction survey layout in the Atlanta/Cartersville area, providing horizontal and vertical control derived from contract plans to field production operations.

You will supervise the survey crew, maintain current knowledge of Trimble software and GPS instruments, and support production with accurate survey information. This role requires 3+ years in field surveying and strong plan-reading skills.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 3 years of field survey experience.
• Knowledge of Trimble Construction Survey software and GPS instruments.
• Strong math, geometry, and plan reading skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient construction survey layout to support production operations.
• Supervise and mentor the survey crew during daily layout operations.
• Maintain knowledge of production schedules and procedures and direct survey personnel accordingly.
• Provide production information from project documents to field operations.
• Maintain proficiency with Trimble software, GPS instruments, and machine control setup.
• Assist production operations in setup, usage, and maintenance of surveying instruments.

Skills

Field survey experience

Interpersonal & communication

Plan reading & geometry

Trimble software knowledge

GPS and machine control knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Trimble Construction Survey

GPS rovers

Machine control setup

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking a Survey Engineer to lead construction survey layout in the Atlanta/Cartersville area, providing horizontal and vertical control derived from contract plans to field production operations.

You will supervise the survey crew, maintain current knowledge of Trimble software and GPS instruments, and support production with accurate survey information. This role requires 3+ years in field surveying and strong plan-reading skills.