Field Engineer- Survey Technician

MMR has served as the industry leader in instrumentation and electrical construction, maintenance, and technical services for over 30 years. Our diverse client base spans oil and gas upstream and midstream, chemical and petrochemical downstream, industrial manufacturing, power generation, renewable energy, mission critical, heavy commercial, and energy storage sectors. As the largest privately owned “Open Shop” contractor in the U.S., MMR operates over 30 branch offices, including global locations in Canada, Qatar, and South America.

About the role

We are hiring an experienced Trimble Operator to support field layout, GPS data collection, and constructability verification for electrical construction projects. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience operating Trimble GPS equipment in grading, sitework, excavation, underground utilities, or heavy civil construction. The Trimble Operator will collect and communicate accurate field data to electrical designers and engineers, helping ensure installations can be completed according to project plans and actual jobsite conditions. Survey Technicians will receive training in electrical constructability and project engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Operate Trimble GPS equipment to locate, verify, and capture construction points
• Perform field layout for electrical construction installations
• Collect accurate coordinates, elevations, measurements, and jobsite data
• Upload and manage project information through Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Share captured field data with electrical designers and engineers
• Help verify project constructability before and during installation
• Compare project design information against actual field conditions
• Identify potential layout conflicts or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate field records and layout documentation
• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, engineers, and design teams
• Travel to active construction sites as required
• Safely operate and maintain the assigned company vehicle and Trimble equipment

Requirements

• Candidates must have personally operated Trimble GPS equipment
• Electrical, HVAC, or Mechanical experience is required
• Hands-on experience with GPS construction layout, point collection, and field verification
• Background in Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, or underground utilities
• Experience with Trimble equipment or total stations
• Ability to understand coordinates, elevations, construction plans, and field layout information
• Ability to accurately collect and communicate field data
• Comfortable working outdoors and on active construction sites
• Comfortable working in heights up to 45ft in aerial lift
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Physical work environment

• Ability to work overtime, including weekends and occasional night shifts when required
• Ability to safely traverse and navigate rugged terrain in remote areas
• Ability to regularly work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wet, and muddy conditions, with high/precarious places
• Ability to transport heavy equipment to various job sites (regularly lifting/moving up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting/moving up to 50 pounds)

Pay

• Pay Rate: $35 to $38 per hour
• Per Diem: $750 weekly

Schedule

• 6 days per week (Monday through Saturday)
• 58 to 65 hours per week

Benefits

• Field Staff Benefits: Yes