Surveyor Layout Technician

Veyo, LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpawGlass in Texas seeks a Surveyor - Layout Technician to ensure accurate construction layout, site control, and as-built data collection in the field. You will operate survey equipment, verify measurements, and support project teams with precise layouts for structures and utilities.

The role requires safety focus, strong problem solving, and clear communication with superintendents, foremen, and craftsmen.

Qualifications

• Previous layout experience and knowledge with design software and robotics/GPS instrumentation in commercial construction, preferred
• Flexibility in your work schedule
• Strong decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
• A high-quality approach and will make safety a priority in your daily work routine
• Passion about learning and growing your skillset

Responsibilities

• Establish site control and benchmarks.
• Perform layout for structures and utilities in the field.
• Operate survey equipment and collect as-built information.
• Verify layout accuracy and troubleshoot field issues.
• Coordinate with project leadership and provide data reports.

Tools

AutoCAD

Survey Software

Job description

As our Surveyor - Layout Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring construction projects are built accurately and efficiently. Your technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to quality will support successful project execution through precise layout, field verification, and coordination with project teams.

In this role, you will work closely with superintendents, foremen, and project teams to support construction activities in the field. Your day-to-day activities may consist of establishing site control and benchmarks, operating survey equipment, performing layout for structures and utilities, collecting as-built information, verifying layout accuracy, troubleshooting field issues, maintaining survey data, coordinating with project leadership, and supporting equipment maintenance and team training.

Successful team members in this role are dependable, safety-focused, and technically proficient. They are strong problem solvers who work well with others, communicate effectively, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Your Skills

• Construction Layout & Site Control
• Survey Equipment Operation
• As-Built Data Collection & Verification
• Quality Control & Accuracy Management
• Construction Drawing Interpretation
• AutoCAD & Survey Software Proficiency
• Safety Awareness & Jobsite Compliance
• Problem Solving & Attention to Detail
• Professional Communication
• Team Collaboration & Field Coordination

Your Background

• Previous layout experience and knowledge with design software and robotics/GPS instrumentation in commercial construction, preferred
• Flexibility in your work schedule
• Strong decision-making, interpersonal and communication skills
• A high-quality approach and will make safety a priority in your daily work routine
• Passion about learning and growing your skillset

Essential Functions

You must be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, climb stairs, walk on uneven ground, work above ground on scaffolds, have depth of perception to avoid excavations and other hazards, hear well enough to recognize the sounds of horns and sirens on moving equipment and have good finger manipulation. There is a constant lifting of 10 lbs., frequent lifting of 25 lbs. and maximum single person lifting of 50 lbs. For items over 50 lbs. get assistance from a co worker. Team members must be able to climb on light or heavy equipment, carry and use hand tools. There is standing up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift. Ability to work in outside temperatures from 25 - 115 degrees.

SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.